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Humanoid robots are coming

A startup called Figure is building a human-sized robot, initially for warehouse work.

Axios

Models and robots share the runway at Coperni fashion show

Boston Dynamics’ canine automatons steal show in Paris as maison stages modern fable, designers say

The Guardian - UK

Killer robots take on critics in a major showdown over policing: ‘In the end, it comes down to ethics’

Recent requests by police in California to arm robots with explosives or firearms to use against suspects have set off a huge debate.

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A robot choreographer reveals why M3GAN — and all robots — should dance

Robot choreographer Kate Sicchio talked to Inverse about the dancing droid from M3GAN and why robot dances matter beyond the stage and screen.

Inverse

‘Part of the kill chain’: how can we control weaponised robots?

From armed robot dogs to target-seeking drones, the use of artificial intelligence in warfare presents ethical dilemmas that urgently need addressing

The Guardian - UK

Meet the Army of Robots Coming to Fill In for Scarce Workers

A new wave of robots is arriving -- and, in a world short of workers, business leaders are more eager to welcome them than ever.

Bangkok Post

'Killer robots' will be nothing like the movies show – here's where the real threats lie

You might suppose Hollywood is good at predicting the future. Indeed, Robert Wallace, head of the CIA’s Office of Technical Service and the US equivalent of MI6’s fictional Q, has recounted how Russian spies would watch the latest Bond movie to see what technologies might be coming their way.

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Robotics companies don't want you to use their gizmos for evil

Prominent robotics companies have signed a letter promising not to weaponize their public-facing products. But that won't necessarily stop them from supplying military and police forces.

Inverse

Top robot companies pledge not to add weapons to their tech to avoid harm risk

Leading robotics firms promise not to add weapons to general use technology and said they would oppose others doing so

The Guardian - US

Some leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them

The companies warned that "untrustworthy people" could use their robots to harm others or infringe on civil liberties, and they pledged to make sure their customers didn't weaponize the products.

WEKU

Exclusive: Boston Dynamics pledges not to weaponize its robots

The company joined other robotics firms in pledging to curtail projects that turn robots into war machines.

Axios

Tesla's Optimus robot isn't very impressive – but it may be a sign of better things to come

In August 2021, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the electric car manufacturer was planning to get into the robot business. In a presentation accompanied by a human dressed as a robot, Musk said work was beginning on a “friendly” humanoid robot to “navigate through a world built for humans and…

The Conversation

Tesla’s Optimus Bot could be demoed imminently — what would impress roboticists?

Will Elon Musk’s humanoid robot impress or underwhelm?

Evening Standard

The AIs are here: Robodogs, Amazon's Astro & more. Attachment issues!

There is the Hollywood version of AI robots — the "AI" stands for "artificial intelligence" — that has given us the scary future depicted in the "Terminator", "Matrix," and "RoboCop" movies.

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Motor1

Hyundai, Boston Dynamics Invest $400 Million To Make Robots Smarter

The companies announced the launch of the Boston Dynamics AI Institute.

Pedestrian.tv

I Will Pour Boiling Oil Over The New Robot Police Dog In WA

Australia now has its first Boston Dynamics robot police dog — the one that inspired that horrifying Black Mirror ep — on WA's Police force.

Benzinga

Velodyne Shares Pop Post Multi-Year Agreement With Mobile Robotics Leader

Velodyne Lidar, Inc (NASDAQ: VLDR) forged a multi-year deal for its lidar sensors with Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics. Boston Dynamics chose Velodyne's sensors to provide perception and navigation capabilities for its highly mobile robots. Velodyne's lidar sensor solutions enable mobile robots to operate autonomously and safely. They provide real-time 3D…

Asharq Al-Awsat

From Baristas to Inspectors: Singapore’s Robot Workforce Plugs Labor Gaps

After struggling to find staff during the pandemic, businesses in Singapore have increasingly turned to deploying robots to help carry out a range of tasks, from surveying construction sites to scanning library bookshelves. The city-state relies on foreign workers, but their number fell by 235,700 between December 2019 and September…

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Bangkok Post

Singapore's robot workforce plugs labour gaps

SINGAPORE: After struggling to find staff during the pandemic, businesses in Singapore have increasingly turned to deploying robots to help carry out a range of tasks, from surveying construction sites to scanning library bookshelves.

Motor1

Hyundai's Robot Service Dog Can Now See In Full Color, Dance Better

Boston Dynamics' Spot is ready for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.

The Independent UK

Pompeii to be patrolled by robot dog

Four-legged robot will crawl into small passages and corners to inspect them for damage

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