The Leading Humanoid developers ranked in estimated order based on Public Progress Each Week.

1. Figure ⬆️

2. Apptronik

3. Tesla

4. Boston Dynamics ⬆️

5. Unitree

6. Digit

7. Toyota Research

8. Agility Robotics

• Figure Takes to 60 Minutes (CBS)

• Microsoft to collaborate with Sanctuary AI on Humanoids (TC)

• Tesla COULD sell Optimus Units Next year (RT)

• SUPCON launches Humanoid “Navigator” (RR)

• Humanoid robots are learning to fall well (TC)

• Anduril moves to Build Unmanned Fighter Jets (TC)

• Nasa Launches Mars Robotics Studies (NASA)

• Carnegie Mellon Developing Drones to Fight Wildfires (CBS)

• Robots on a Roll: The Future of Farming (GP)

A Robot Will Print Your House

• Specifically that robot will be able to print a new house ⬆️

• Like this:

• AT SXSW ICON: unveiled their Phoenix™ robotic construction system, CODEX™ digital home design catalog, eco-friendly and CarbonX™ material

• Revolutionizing Construction Technology: The suite of technologies are redefining construction making it possible to create entire structures

In fact! “ICON is now taking orders for projects using Phoenix starting at $25/square foot for wall systems or $80/square foot including foundation and roof”

Humanoid Robotics and Neuroscience:

• The National Institute of Health (NIH) is exploring how advanced humanoid robots are being used in neuroscience to understand brain mechanisms

• Research Paradigm:

  • Science: Robots serve as tangible tools for testing theories about brain function and learning.

  • Engineering: Studies of biological systems provide principles for designing sophisticated robotics.

• Human-Like Processing for Robotics

  • Mimicking the processing capabilities of the human brain, these architectures allow for complex processing

  • In other words, the ability to learn adapt and problem solve like a human.

• Takeaways: Creating machines that function much like humans could help us understand how we interact with the world.

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