Large Behavior Models (LBMs) are emerging as a powerful new tool in AI, offering profound insights into complex human, social, and even organizational behaviors. By processing and learning from enormous datasets—ranging from individual actions to societal trends—LBMs can generate nuanced and adaptive responses, enabling machines to interact with humans in ways that feel natural, responsive, and contextually aware. This capability opens a world of transformative possibilities, blurring the lines between human and machine interaction and reshaping how we experience the digital world.
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The Future of Robotics in Manufacturing: BMW and Figure’s Humanoid Collaboration
In a foreshadowing move for the robotics and automotive industries, BMW has partnered with California-based robotics firm Figure to deploy their advanced humanoid robot, Figure 01, at the automaker’s Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility. This collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating humanoid robots into complex manufacturing processes. Figure recently showcased a video of the 01 humanoid robot participating in vehicle assembly, demonstrating its autonomy and precision. The robot’s capabilities are driven by sophisticated neural networks that map visual data directly to actions. These neural networks enable the humanoid to perform various tasks, like handling sheet metal, working in the body shop, and managing warehouse operations.
Continue readingHumanoid Robot Mimics Facial Expressions
She’s baaaack. Every new video of Ameca gets more fascinating. We watched her come to life. We saw her defend her personal space. We watched as she practiced facial expressions in a mirror. We then watched her have a conversation with her creators. Now, we see her mimicking the facial expressions of an engineer. Check it out.
Continue readingA Conversation With Ameca – The Humanoid Robot
Ameca has already proven to be an impressive demonstration of state-of-the-art humanoid robots, with her uncanny ability to contort her face into extremely believable, human-like expressions, ranging from disbelief to disgust. Now, thanks to the power of GPT 3, Ameca is able to converse as well, in an impressive extension of what modern robots are capable of.
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