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I’ve been teaching robotics at the University of Washington for more than a decade. Every class begins with “robotics news of the week.” For years, humanoid robots appeared only occasionally—usually ...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Wall Street firm Goldman Sachs, among others, are very bullish on the growth potential of the humanoid robot market. Rapid advances in AI have accelerated the timeline for ...

Toyota's Canadian manufacturing subsidiary has employed seven humanoid robots, built by Agility Robotics, to enhance operational efficiency in its RAV4 SUV production facility.

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In an Indian town, workers fold towels while wearing cameras, providing data to teach AI robots how to move and ...

Today on Uncanny Valley, we talk about why the AI industry is investing in the development of humanoid robots, and what that means for us non-robots. You can always listen to this week's podcast ...