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Al Bawaba
23-02-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
NEO Gamma: the humanoid robot that does all house chores and recharges itself
Published February 23rd, 2025 - 11:13 GMT A dream coming true for many! Meet NEO Gamma, the new humanoid robot that does all the house chores and recharges itself by the end of the day, ready for the next day's tasks. Also Read OpenAI considers building a humanoid robot NEO Gamma humanoid robot The new robot is capable of handling all sorts of house chores, including cleaning, arranging, washing clothes and dishes, and preparing tea, coffee, and was developed by 1X Technologies, an engineering and robotics company that produces androids capable of human-like movements and behaviors. In videos shared by 1X, the NEO Gamma humanoid robot is seen serving coffee, helping hang a painting, and walking around with a laundry basket. According to the company, the robot will be equipped with advanced visual and language models, and once it finishes its daily tasks, it will recharge itself in preparation for the next day's work. 'Home Humanoid—your personal assistant and companion. NEO adds a sense of order and balance to your home life that lets you focus on important things,' 1X stated on their official Gamma still needs to undergo a long list of tests to prove its safety and functionality. Notably, the company has not provided further details yet, but sources speculate that the price of the new humanoid robot will be approximately $30, is worth noting that humanoid robots have not gained much popularity over the past few years, despite advancements in technology and innovation. Vacuum robots are the only well-known and most demanded robot-like machines. This is mainly due to the fact that humanoid robots, especially domestic ones, need to prove high safety standards, as well as advanced artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. However, 1X is primarily focusing on safety measures and developing AI techniques. Also Read NEOM and Samsung C&T invest $350M in construction robots © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Humanoid robot punched, pinned down in a humiliating webcast, sparks outrage
A viral livestream featuring a $70,000 humanoid robot has sparked debate over human behavior toward the stream, influencer Kai Cenat and two others are seen mishandling a Unitree G1 humanoid while attempting to assemble footage, taken from Cenat's latest broadcast, has drawn criticism, raising ethical concerns about the treatment of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) lacks emotions, the incident highlights broader questions about how humans interact with machines as they become more lifelike and integrated into daily life. The viral video, which depicts Cenat and two other streamers, Agent and Fanum, abusing the humanoid robot during a broadcast, has generated discussion on social media. The three of them first tried to teach the robot simple commands like walking, but their behavior soon became more robot stumbled in the video after being kicked from behind by one of Cenat's buddies and then by Cenat himself. They pushed it around, eventually causing it to collapse again, even though they assisted it in standing up. The humanoid was once pushed into a stack of crates. Later, it tried to flee in the direction of a door, but one of the group members caught it and pinned it viewers have compared the video to the beginning of a robot rebellion, and the video has been extensively shared on X and other platforms. The incident highlights moral concerns about how people should behave around sophisticated robotics, even though it is still up for dispute. The clip was later reposted on X by gamer and journalist Ian Miles Cheong, who captioned it, "Abusing robots seems so wrong. If this thing has AI built-in, it's going to remember the trauma." The video has since accumulated over 100,000 views, drawing widespread criticism. Many viewers condemned the streamers' actions, calling them unethical and raising concerns about the treatment of advanced robots. During his Mafiathon 2 event in November, Cenat showcased a $24,000 robot assistant at his $55 million mansion. The Eve humanoid from 1X Technologies handled chores, security, and entertainment, adding to the lavish 30-day event aimed at breaking subscriber records and raising funds for schools in Nigeria, set in his expansive 14-bedroom estate. The G1 Edu Ultimate CU5 humanoid robot, recently purchased by Kai Cenat for $70,000, has drawn attention for its advanced features and hefty price tag. Manufactured by Unitree, this model is among the most expensive in the G1 series, surpassing the $16,000 base version when customized with additional 77 lbs (35 kg) , the G1 Edu is designed for dynamic environments, including sports and research applications. It has 41 degrees of freedom, fully articulated limbs, and sophisticated five-fingered hands that can manipulate objects precisely. Its high-speed synchronous motors and industrial-grade cross-roller bearings offer durability and accuracy; each arm can support 6.6 lbs (3 kg), and the knee joint can generate up to 120 Nm of torque. A manual remote control operates the G1 Edu, but it may eventually be able to operate autonomously thanks to future over-the-air upgrades. It has a speaker and a four-microphone array, which could enable speech interaction when combined with ChatGPT or other AI models. The robot runs on a 9,000 mAh lithium battery for about two hours, and its processing capability may be increased with an optional Nvidia Jetson Orin G1 Edu has a depth camera and 3D LiDAR for sensing and navigation, which guarantees accurate environmental interaction. It's Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6 provide smooth robot is highly configurable since Unitree provides comprehensive technical assistance and is designed for secondary development. Recent developments in the G1 series have added whole-body movement, running, and even football-playing skills, however its current usefulness is still restricted. Regarding the incident in question, while AI lacks emotions, the development has sparked debate over human responsibility in interacting with increasingly lifelike machines.
