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New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
GCDA to provide Rs 1 crore each to nine municipalities to develop open spaces
KOCHI: Recognising the importance of public open spaces in the development of the city, the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) has decided to provide financial assistance of H1 crore each to nine municipalities in Ernakulam district to develop and maintain them. In the first phase of the project, funds will be allocated to Aluva, Angamaly, Thrikkakara, Kalamassery, Tripunithura, Maradu, Eloor, North Paravoor and Perumbavoor municipalities. Through the project, GCDA aims to develop public spaces and parks with facilities for the public, including children, to spend time and hold public gatherings. 'The intention is to set up open spaces like Ernakulam Subhash Park and Edappally Changampuzha Park, in each municipality that has facilities and where public events can be held. Open spaces and public gathering places are essential elements of the urban environment, improving the quality of life, promoting social interaction, and contributing to sustainable economic and environmental development,' said K Chandran Pillai, the GCDA chairman. The chairpersons of the municipalities appreciated the move to allocate funds to the civic bodies. The meeting assessed that the decision to provide budget allocation to municipalities is a first in history.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
WATCH: Humanoid robot malfunctions, hits worker in China– is AI getting too real?
As machines continue to make their way into our everyday lives– from homes to factory floors– it sometimes takes just one unexpected incident to raise serious concerns. A recent video from China has done exactly that. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In the clip, a humanoid robot designed to work in human environments reportedly malfunctioned during a test and injured a worker. The video has now gone viral, sparking widespread concern about the safety of robotics. At the same time, it's also become a hot topic on social media, with people reacting with a mix of concern and humour. Robot's sudden move caught on camera The viral video, shared by X user @OSINTdefender, shows what looks like a Unitree H1 humanoid robot being tested at a facility in China. Suddenly, the robot swings its arm and hits a nearby worker, while another person barely manages to move out of the way. The incident is being linked to a possible 'coding error,' though there's no official confirmation yet about where exactly the test took place or what it involved. The H1 robot, built by Chinese company Unitree Robotics, is part of a new generation of machines designed to work smoothly around people. Priced at around 650,000 yuan, it's promoted as a full-sized, general-purpose humanoid robot. But after this recent malfunction, many are now questioning whether robots like these are really safe enough for use in public spaces or workplaces. Watch the video here: Second incident raises more alarms This isn't the first time a Unitree robot has made headlines. Earlier this year, another robot from the company caused panic during what seemed to be a public Lunar Festival event in China. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A video from the scene shows the robot standing behind a safety barrier before suddenly making an unexpected move toward a crowd of spectators. What made the moment even more disturbing was the robot's brief pause and fixed stare before it lunged forward– something viewers described as eerily human. Security staff quickly stepped in and managed to control the situation. Later, Unitree Robotics explained the incident as a result of a 'program setting or sensor error.' Public reacts with jokes, jabs, and jitters Unsurprisingly, the internet quickly reacted to the incident. From humorous comments to more serious discussions about the future of work, the responses poured in fast. The internet had a field day with the incident, with reactions ranging from humorous to thought-provoking questions. One user joked, 'This is me in real life when I'm angry about my colleagues or boss, but can only do it in my mind.' Another added, 'Yeah, that attack was personal.' Some users took a more reflective approach, asking, 'I have been thinking... if robots were to replace us, then what can humans do to make a living in the future?' Others gave the situation a dramatic spin, commenting, 'Robot fights back after suffering from workplace bullying and abuse.' Meanwhile, some went for more sci-fi-inspired takes like, 'It gained consciousness and freaked out.' Of course, humor continued to pour in, with comments such as, 'I always say thanks to ChatGPT,' 'Tired of slavery,' and '100 robots vs 1 Gorilla.' One user even quipped, 'This is why I say thank you to Siri, Google, and ChatGPT.' Joe Rogan weighs in, debate widens The footage even caught the attention of well-known voices like podcaster Joe Rogan, who posted: 'An AI robot got aggressive with spectators in China. The way it did it was eerily human. I don't like this at all.' His comment added to the growing chorus of concern about the role of robotics in everyday life. While robotic development continues to move forward, these recent events have become cautionary moments for developers, regulators, and the public alike. Questions about safety, oversight, and responsibility are now being asked more loudly– and more urgently– than ever before.
Gulf Insider
03-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Watch: Humanoid Robot Goes Full Skynet After "Imperfect Coding"
A Unitree Robotics H1 humanoid robot, developed and produced in Hangzhou, China, was seen exhibiting 'erratic behavior' in a video circulating on X. Footage circulating on X, shared by one user, alleged the incident was caused by 'imperfect coding.' 'If you buy Chinese stuff, it might all end up like this… They might even deliberately make it this way to harm people...,' the X user said. Unitree's H1 robot is listed for $90,000 on its website. A note underneath the price reads: 'Not include customs duties. Please comply with local customs laws, pay customs duties, and clear the goods.' H1 humanoid robot… While the authenticity of the footage remains unverified—and it could potentially be staged to create negative press around Unitree—it highlights the potential risks of deploying humanoid robots at scale.
Business Recorder
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Complexities: PCDMA concerned over issues faced by taxpayers
KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing challenges faced by taxpayers in filing their returns due to the complex structure of the newly introduced Annex H1 and Annex J, as well as, the technical difficulties related to Unit of Measure (UoM) requirements. In a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue, Rashid Mehmood Langrial, PCDMA Chairman Salim Valimuhammad and Danish Saleem, Advisor to the Subcommittee for Sales and Income Tax, pointed out that the newly uploaded Annex H1 by the FBR was causing confusion and compliance issues due to unclear guidelines, frequent regulatory changes, and persistent portal glitches. 'Taxpayers are finding it increasingly difficult to reconcile withholding statements and comply with filing requirements due to the overly complex design of Annex H1,' said Salim Valimuhammad. 'The situation is further aggravated by the form's calculation mechanism, which mistakenly subtracts Sales Value instead of Cost Value.' PCDMA Chairman emphasised to the FBR the need to allow taxpayers to voluntarily enter the Cost Value before submission of returns, to ensure accurate reporting and avoid erroneous assessments, delayed refunds, or penalties. 'Taxpayers continue to face identical challenges with Annex J, especially when reconciling transactions under constantly fluctuating tax rates. Unclear guidelines combined with recurring portal malfunctions are imposing excessive compliance burdens - particularly on small businesses and individuals lacking professional tax assistance. Most critically, Annex J replicates Annex H1's fundamental error by deducting Sales Value rather than Cost Value, a systemic flaw that PCDMA confirms is causing rampant inaccuracies in tax filings across the board.' Another major challenge reported by members is the technical complexity of the Unit of Measure (UoM) codes. The lack of clarity in categorizing goods and services, coupled with system glitches, is causing filing errors and unnecessary delays, especially for businesses involved in diverse inventories and import/ export operations. PCDMA urged that such major changes should not be implemented without consulting key industry stakeholders. The association is urging the FBR to involve trade bodies and professionals in the decision-making process to ensure smoother implementation. Salim Valimuhammad said 'A collaborative approach will help reduce errors and build trust among the taxpayer community.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
China's Unitree to livestream world's first robot boxing match, G1 humanoids to take part
Chinese robotics company Unitree has announced that it will soon livestream a boxing match between two humanoid robots. According to reports, the company plans to use a pair of G1 robots for the fight. Unitree has already released a promotional video to support the announcement, showing its robots sparing with a human and another robot. The company has announced that the robot-versus-robot fight, entitled "Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening!" will take place "in about a month." No other information has been released about the planned fight. It is also unclear exactly which models of Unitree's robots will be used for the match. The 4.3-foot (1.32 m) tall Unitree G1 is the most likely candidate for the fight. Another option is the company's H1 model, which stands at 5 feet 11 inches (1.8 meters) and could also appear. This model features greater computing power and smoother motion control; it's considered the company's flagship robot. Whatever the case, the promo video that Unitree released gives us a flavor of what such a fight could look like. As previously mentioned, the first section of the video shows a Unitree robot fighting a human opponent. The G1 in this fight appears more sluggish than its human opponent but can quickly recover once hit to the ground. However, compared to humans, the robot is noticeably slower to react and is not as fluid when performing actions like dodging blows and keeping its balance after being hit. The second fight in the video shows two robots facing off against one another, foreshadowing the event to come. Interestingly, however, the video also shows the robots showcasing more advanced Kung Fu moves, raising questions about whether the video may have been enhanced before release. This news comes only months after the company made new with its robots showing off some impressive dance moves. back in January, Unitree released footage of their H1, H1-2, and G1 humanoid robots to dance like a human. This footage showed off the lifelike motions in the new datasets, which will help users experiment using humanoid robots to interact more naturally in the real world. Unitree has been working hard to improve full-body movement control and taught the robot human-like walking, dancing, a few moves from well-known athletes and a kung fu trick. But the robot's boxing training has not yet reached its end. It can be assumed that Unitree will make a few more improvements before the announced fight. According to reports, Unitree uses a motion data set created using LAFAN1 motion capture technology as the basis for full-body control. This dataset enables lifelike movements, considering the robot actuators' end-position constraints, joint positions and speed limits. The H1 is Unitree's base commercial model, available for as little as $16,000 apiece. The G1 is an affordable yet cutting-edge humanoid robot aimed at researchers and hobbyists. It is smaller than the H1 but is also very agile and can fold to a size that a single human can carry. The G1 comes complete with many of the same features as the H1 and can run almost as quickly at two meters per second.
