"It's no longer science fiction, it's non-fiction and it's on display here in the Bay Area during the second annual Humanoids Summit in Mountain View. What started as an independent event last year, has grown to an international conference. Founder Modar Alaoui says it's bigger, better and with even more robots on display. "The entire ecosystem is moving at a very fast and rapid rate - in the data space, in the tele-op space," Alaoui said. "There's new categories, also, in the home.""
"One that fits that mold is the Psyonic Ability Hand, which offers functionality for robots and humans alike. "The past five years have only been used in research labs," Psyonic Sales Support Manager Noor Mostafa said. "And you couldn't really get one for ourself or your loved one who might've lost their hand or was born without one. So, we've really turned that on its head by getting Medicare approval for an advanced, bionic hand like this.""
"Making safe and regulated humanoids is a core mission of the summit and participants, including Seattle-based Mind Children. This is highlighted by their humanoid, built to assist teachers, nurses and more. "These applications in education, healthcare and hospitality where it's not so utility-oriented, but rather the benefit is in the ability to converse with someone else," Mind Children CEO Chris Kudla said."
Robots are becoming more advanced and can complete tasks, assist people, and improve daily life beyond major tech companies. The Humanoids Summit in Mountain View grew from an independent event into an international conference, highlighting faster ecosystem development across data, tele-operation, and new home categories. Accessibility-focused devices like the Psyonic Ability Hand now offer bionic prosthetic functionality and have secured Medicare approval. Companies emphasize safe, regulated humanoids designed for education, healthcare, and hospitality. Social humanoids aim to converse and support teachers, nurses, and caregivers, while labor robots perform specific physical tasks.
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