Figure drops OpenAI in favor of in-house models | TechCrunchFigure AI is exiting its partnership with OpenAI to focus on in-house AI after a major breakthrough.
OpenAI-backed 1X acquires Kind Humanoid | TechCrunch1X has acquired Kind Humanoid, signaling important changes in the humanoid robotics industry as it approaches significant advancements in 2025.
Nvidia is helping humanoid robots learn through Apple Vision Pro instruction | TechCrunchNvidia's GR00T technology is transforming humanoid robotics through imitation learning and virtual teaching methods.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its ownBoston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot can work autonomously, sorting engine parts without human control.Atlas uses machine learning for environmental adaptation and has improved since its 2013 rollout.
Watch Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas do a backflip | TechCrunchBoston Dynamics' electric Atlas demonstrated a backflip in a Santa suit, showcasing advanced robotics and versatility.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid hot dogs for the camera | TechCrunchHumanoid robots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas are designed to interact with a human-centric world, even enjoying cultural activities like Halloween.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot can now pick car parts on its ownBoston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot can work autonomously, sorting engine parts without human control.Atlas uses machine learning for environmental adaptation and has improved since its 2013 rollout.
Watch Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas do a backflip | TechCrunchBoston Dynamics' electric Atlas demonstrated a backflip in a Santa suit, showcasing advanced robotics and versatility.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid hot dogs for the camera | TechCrunchHumanoid robots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas are designed to interact with a human-centric world, even enjoying cultural activities like Halloween.
Humanoid robots on the way, starting with remote controlThe first robotic API call reflects a pivotal moment in humanoid robotics, emphasizing the growing relevance of technology in daily life.
Tracking Reward Function Improvement with Proxy Human Preferences in ICPL | HackerNoonReward weight adjustments significantly enhance performance in tasks like the Humanoid, showcasing the effectiveness of iterative refinement.
Sanctuary's new humanoid robot learns faster and costs less | TechCrunchSanctuary AI emphasizes humanoid movements and rapid task learning over mechatronics, aiming for artificial general intelligence.
Generative AI takes robots a step closer to general purpose | TechCrunchGeneral purpose humanoid robotics faces challenges in training for versatile tasks and leveraging generative AI models.