Shocking AI Robots That Could Replace Us Unveiled at the 2024 World Robot Conference
Summary
TLDRThe 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased groundbreaking humanoid robots powered by AI. Highlights included the Unry G1, a swift and strong robot with advanced hands for delicate tasks, and UBC Robotics' models working in automotive production. Embodied AI like Tang Gong demonstrated interaction capabilities, while a robot dog from 10cents amazed with agility. Alibaba's logistics robot tackles last-mile delivery, and a duler-playing robot showcased AI's skill acquisition. Medical and agricultural robots also featured, promising increased efficiency and safety.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased over 600 innovative products and a record high of 27 humanoid robots.
- 🤖 Humanoid robots are gaining significant attention as they integrate AI to interact with humans in a more natural way.
- 🚀 The UNRY G1 robot, capable of moving at 2 m/s with advanced force control hands, is a standout example of the advancements in humanoid robotics.
- 💰 UNRY G1 is priced at approximately $11,387, making advanced humanoid robots more accessible to a wider range of applications.
- 🔧 Shenzen-based UBC Robotics demonstrated robots used in automotive production lines, highlighting the practical application of humanoid robots in manufacturing.
- 📈 UBC's robots are currently operating at 20% human efficiency and are expected to reach nearly 100% efficiency within 1-2 years.
- 🤝 The integration of AI models is accelerating the development of humanoid robots, aiming for collaborative work with humans in risky or heavy-duty environments.
- 🗣️ The Tang Gong robot demonstrated embodied AI, capable of conversing, responding to voice commands, and handling objects, bridging the digital-physical divide.
- 🐕 A four-legged robot dog showcased impressive agility, capable of running, jumping, and performing backward somersaults.
- 🏥 Advanced Medical robots were presented, designed for surgical precision, which can significantly improve patient outcomes by reducing human error.
- 🌾 Agricultural robots capable of planting, weeding, and harvesting could revolutionize farming by reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency.
Q & A
What is the significance of the World Robot Conference in Beijing?
-The World Robot Conference in Beijing is a major event in the tech world, often referred to as the Oscars for robotics. It is an annual event where the latest and greatest in robotic technology is showcased.
How many humanoid robots were featured at the 2024 World Robot Conference?
-A record high of 27 humanoid robots were featured at the 2024 World Robot Conference.
What is the purpose of developing humanoid robots?
-The purpose of developing humanoid robots is to integrate AI into machines that can interact with humans in a more natural, humanlike way, potentially performing tasks as well as or better than humans, especially in dangerous or labor-intensive environments.
What are some of the capabilities of the Unry G1 robot?
-The Unry G1 is a two-legged humanoid robot capable of moving at a speed of 2 m/second, has advanced three-finger force control hands for delicate handling of objects, and a maximum knee joint torque of 120 newton-meters, indicating its strength.
How much does the Unry G1 robot cost?
-The Unry G1 robot is priced at around 99,000 yuan or approximately $13,874.
What is the current efficiency level of UBC Robotics' humanoid robots on automotive production lines?
-The humanoid robots from UBC Robotics currently operate at about 20% of human efficiency, but they expect to reach nearly 100% efficiency within the next 1 to 2 years.
What is embodied AI and how does it differ from traditional AI?
-Embodied AI refers to AI with a physical form, integrated into a robot that can interact with the physical world. Unlike traditional AI that might exist only in the cloud or on a server, embodied AI has the ability to move and interact with its surroundings.
What was the standout feature of the Tang Gong robot at the conference?
-The Tang Gong robot showcased advanced capabilities such as engaging in conversations, responding to voice commands, and grasping and placing objects in designated spots.
What is the potential future application of embodied AI as described in the script?
-The potential future application of embodied AI includes robots that can guide you to your seat at a concert, fetch snacks, or help navigate through crowds, essentially bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
What challenges are currently faced by the robotics industry as highlighted in the script?
-Some of the challenges faced by the robotics industry include product reliability due to high defect rates, and issues with key components like harmonic gears which are crucial for motion control but still face quality and reliability issues.
What is the ambitious goal set by Kong L from the Beijing Economic Technological Development Area?
-The ambitious goal is to establish a production capacity of over 10,000 embodied AI robots by the end of 2026.
Outlines
🤖 Exciting Developments in Humanoid Robotics
The script discusses the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, highlighting the significant advancements in humanoid robots powered by AI. The event showcased over 600 innovative products, with a record 27 humanoid robots featured. These robots are designed to interact with humans in a more natural way, potentially performing tasks as well as or better than humans. The Unry G1, a two-legged robot, was a standout with its advanced technology, speed, and force control hands. The conference also featured robots from Shenen-based UBC Robotics, which are already deployed in automotive production lines, showcasing the potential for humanoid robots in manufacturing. The script emphasizes the growing interest in integrating AI into robots that look and move like humans, aiming to collaborate with humans, especially in dangerous or labor-intensive environments.
🚀 Innovations and Challenges in Robotics
This section of the script covers a wide range of innovative robots presented at the 2024 World Robot Conference. It includes a four-legged robot dog capable of agile movements, Alibaba's logistics robot designed for last-mile delivery, a robot that can play the Chinese dulcimer, and a humanoid robot that mimics human facial expressions. The script also touches on advanced medical robots for surgical precision, agricultural robots for optimizing farming processes, and innovative pliable robotic arms from Wison Technology that use 3D-printed plastics and pneumatic artificial muscles. The Walker S light robot from UB Tech Robotics is mentioned for its work in car factories, alongside the debut of the Robot Blue Book, a report on the Chinese robotics industry. Challenges such as product reliability and supply chain issues are also discussed, along with China's push to become a global leader in robotics. The script concludes with an ambitious goal to establish a production capacity of over 10,000 embodied AI robots by the end of 2026.
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Keywords
💡Humanoid Robots
💡AI Integration
💡World Robot Conference
💡Unry G1
💡Embodied AI
💡AI Learning
💡Last Mile Delivery
💡Medical Robots
💡Agricultural Robots
💡Pliable Robotic Arms
💡Robot Blue Book
Highlights
The 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing showcased over 600 innovative products and a record high 27 humanoid robots.
Humanoid robots are becoming a major focal point in the robotics field due to growing interest in AI integration.
The UNRY G1 is a two-legged humanoid robot with advanced tech, capable of moving at 2 m/second and handling objects delicately.
The UNRY G1 features a robust AI system that allows continuous learning and skill refinement.
UBC Robotics displayed their robots deployed on automotive production lines for intelligent tasks.
Greg G predicts robots will reach nearly 100% efficiency within the next 1-2 years, surpassing human workers.
Embodied AI, like the Tang Gong robot, bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
The Tong robot demonstrates advanced capabilities like conversation, voice command response, and object manipulation.
A four-legged robot dog showcased high agility with the ability to run, jump, and perform somersaults.
Alibaba's Logistics robot is designed for last-mile delivery in complex urban environments.
A robot amazed the audience by learning to play the Chinese dulcimer in just 2-3 days.
Medical robots are being designed for surgical precision, reducing human error and improving patient outcomes.
Agricultural robots can perform tasks like planting, weeding, and harvesting to optimize farming processes.
Wison Technology presented pliable robotic arms using 3D printed plastics and pneumatic artificial muscles.
The Walker S light robot from UB Tech Robotics is already improving efficiency in car factories.
The Robot Blue Book provides a roadmap for the future of robotics, outlining development trends and opportunities.
Challenges in the robotics industry include product reliability and quality issues with key components.
China is pushing to become a global leader in robotics, with plans to establish a production capacity of over 10,000 embodied AI robots by 2026.
Transcripts
[Music]
so let's talk about robots specifically
humanoid robots powered by Ai and
explore all the exciting developments
that were showcased at the 2024 World
Robot conference in Beijing and trust me
there is a lot to unpack from this event
we're talking game-changing Innovations
cuttingedge technology and the latest in
AI advancements so let's get into it all
right so first let's set the stage the
world robot conference is kind of a big
deal in the tech World think of it as
the Oscars for robotics it takes place
every year in Beijing and it's where the
latest and greatest in robotic
technology is put on display this year
the conference was bigger and better
than ever attracting 169 exhibitors from
all over the globe showing off more than
600 Innovative products and here's the
kicker there were a record high 27
humanoid robots featured this year yeah
humanoid robots are becoming a major
focal point in the robotics field and
the hype is real
so why all the buzz around humanoid
robots well there's a growing interest
in how AI can be integrated into robots
that look and move like humans these
aren't standard robots that you might
see in factories these are Androids
designed to interact with us in a more
natural humanlike way the idea is that
these robots could eventually perform
tasks just like or even better than
humans and it's not just about replacing
humans it's about collaborating with us
especially in environments that are
dangerous or require heavy labor a great
example from the conference is the unry
G1 this is a two-legged humanoid robot
standing about 1.3 M tall and weighing
around 35 kg it's Sleek it looks
futuristic and it's packed with some
pretty Advanced Tech the unry G1 can
move at a speed of 2 m/ second and has
advanced three-finger Force control
hands which means it can handle objects
delicately and precisely it's also got a
maximum knee joint torque of 120 new M
so it's pretty strong for itself size
what really sets the unry G1 apart is
its robot unified large model which is a
fancy way of saying that it has a robust
AI system that allows it to learn and
refine its skills continuously this
model was launched this year and it's
already Making Waves priced at around
99,000 un or about $1
13,874 it's actually quite affordable
considering its Advanced capabilities
according to hang jawe the marketing
director at unitri this robot isn't just
designed to look impressive it's built
to be highly functional in a variety of
practical applications that's why it's
already being adopted by numerous labs
and companies now at the conference
shenen based UBC robotics showed off
some of their robots that are currently
deployed on Automotive production lines
these robots aren't just for show they
are doing real work intelligent
Transportation Quality Inspection and
even handling chemicals it's a big step
forward for the large scale application
of humanoid robots in manufacturing
according to Greg G the lead on ubc's
humanoid robot motion control algorithm
team their robots currently operate at
about 20% of human efficiency now that
might not sound super impressive at
first but here's the thing they expect
to reach nearly 100% efficiency within
the next 1 to two years and remember
robots can work 247 without brakes this
means their overall efficiency could
soon surpass that of human workers the
integration of AI models has accelerated
the development of humanoid robots as G
mentioned we're looking at a future
where robots and humans are going to be
working side by side more often
especially in environments that are
risky or involve heavy duty tasks
essentially robots that can help you
with heavy lifting or perform tasks that
are too dangerous for humans that's the
direction we're heading in and it's
pretty exciting another standout from
the conference was the Tang gong an
embodied AI robot now what do they mean
by embodied AI simply put it's AI with a
physical form an AI that doesn't just
exist in the cloud or on a Sur somewhere
but is integrated into a robot that can
interact with the physical world the
Chang gong was a big hit at the event
because it showcase some pretty Advanced
capabilities it could engage in
conversations respond to voice commands
and even grasp and place objects in
designated spots CH jipping the team
leader from the Beijing embodied
artificial intelligence robotics
Innovation Center explained that
embodied AI helps bridge the gap between
the digital and physical worlds just
think about it an AI that can move
around on its own and interact
intelligently with its surroundings
opens up a whole new realm of
possibilities imagine heading to a
concert and a humanoid robot guides you
to your seat fetches your favorite snack
or even helps you navigate through the
crowd that's the kind of future embodied
AI is aiming for and the tong robot is a
big step in making that Vision a reality
other impressive presentations at the
2024 World Robot conference in Beijing
included a 10 cents four-legged robot
dog now if you've ever seen a robot dog
before you might think okay big deal but
this one's on a whole different level it
doesn't just walk it can run jump and
even perform backwards somersaults it's
super agile and could go places a human
or even a regular robot couldn't reach
then we got alibaba's new Logistics
robot now Logistics might not sound
super exciting at first but this robot
is designed for last mile delivery which
is a huge challenge in the e-commerce
world it's like your own little
autonomous delivery guy that can
navigate complex Urban environment ments
without any human intervention then
there was a robot that totally
captivated the audience a robot that can
play the Chinese duler and not just
playing like a simple tune it learned to
play this complex instrument in Just 2
to 3 days which is insane this kind of
skill acquisition shows just how far AI
learning has
[Music]
come next up we've got a robot that
really blurs the lines between human and
machine a humanoid robot that mimics
human facial expressions in real time
it's designed to look like a young man
and can perfectly replicate its
partner's facial expressions now we
can't forget about the medical sector
there were several presentations
featuring Advanced Medical robots that
are designed for surgical Precision
using AI to assist with surgeries can
greatly reduce the margin for human
error and improve outcomes for patients
agriculture also got some love at the
conference with robots designed for the
field literally these agricultural Rob
OTS are capable of tasks like planting
weeding and harvesting which could
majorly cut down labor cost and boost
efficiency on farms we're talking about
robots that could help address food
security by optimizing farming processes
now this next one's pretty interesting
wison technology showed off their
Innovative pliable robotic arms instead
of the usual Motors These Arms use 3D
printed Plastics and pneumatic
artificial muscles making them way
cheaper to produce like on10th the cost
of traditional robotic arms this could
make highquality robotic Tech accessible
to a lot more Industries and then
there's the Walker s light robot from UB
Tech robotics this one's an industrial
humanoid robot that's already at work in
car factories it's helping with
everything from quality testing to
sorting Parts working right alongside
human workers to improve efficiency on
the production line and lastly we saw
the debut of the robot Blue Book an
extensive report that dives deep into
the Chinese robotics industry and its
potential it's kind of like a road map
for the future of robotics outlining
development Trends and opportunities for
anyone interested in the business side
of Robotics this is a mustre now while
there are some incredible advancements
there are still challenges to overcome
in the robotics industry for instance at
the conference yeang founder of Shanghai
based T5 robot highlighted some of the
problems in the current robotic supply
chain product reliability is actually
one of the biggest issues due to high
defect rates companies like his can only
produce up to 1,000 units at a time and
let's not forget about the key
components like harmonic gears which are
crucial for motion control in robots but
still face quality and reliability
issues also wison technology another
player in the robotics field is doing
something pretty unique they're using 3D
printed Plastics and pneumatic
artificial muscles instead of the
traditional Motors and reducers for
their robotic arms this makes their
robots much cheaper to produce about
on10th the cost of traditional robotic
arms which could be a GameChanger for
affordability in the industry according
to chowe from Luni Ventures who has
invested in wison the these pliable
robotic arms could potentially be used
in humanoid robots in the future but in
any case China is pushing hard to become
a global leader in this field as
mentioned by Marina bill president of
the International Federation of Robotics
China's manufacturing capabilities and
supply chain strength are really tough
to match even for some of the most
developed countries there's also a big
focus on developing new productive
forces in technology as Premier leang
highlighted the robot industry has broad
prospects and massive Market potential
the government is calling for efforts to
promote the expansion and popularization
of robots across various Fields industry
Agriculture and even Services
essentially AI has ushered in the iPhone
moment for humanoid robots think about
it just like the iPhone revolutionized
the smartphone industry AI is set to
revolutionize robotics we're getting
closer than ever to making the dream of
fully integrated humanoid robots of
reality the plan is to establish a
production capacity of over 10,000
embodied AI robots by the end of 2026
according to Kong L from the Beijing
economic technological Development Area
administrative committee that's a pretty
ambitious goal but given the rapid pace
of development we're seeing it seems
totally possible all right if you found
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