Humanoid robots have been developed by companies like Boston Dynamics, Honda, and Sony for decades. These robots are designed to perform a wide range of tasks in human environments. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have significantly improved robotics. AI models, similar to GPT-style generative models, use real-world data to train robots. Teleoperation , where humans perform tasks that robots learn from, is a key method. This technology enables robots to operate autonomously in new environments. Large tech companies such as Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Google are crucial for advancing AI in robotics due to their vast resources. Elon Musk predicts Tesla’s robot, Optimus, could greatly increase Tesla's market value, emphasizing that Tesla's vehicles are already semi - sentient robots. Humanoid robots are expected to eliminate dangerous, repetitive, and boring tasks. Investors are heavily funding startups in this field , with the market projected to grow to $38 billion by 2035. This technology holds potential to revolutionize living and working environments globally.
Vocabulary Definitions :
• humanoids (noun): Robots designed to resemble human form and function.
• versatile (adj): Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
• teleoperation (noun): Remote control of a machine or robot by a human.
• autonomously (adv): Performing tasks independently without human intervention.
• generative (adj): Capable of producing or creating something, especially through AI.
• trajectory (noun): The path followed by a moving object, often used in data training.
• foundation models (noun): Large AI models that serve as a base for further specialized training.
• market cap (noun): The total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock.
• sentient (adj): Able to perceive or feel things, often used to describe advanced robots.
• neural nets (noun): Networks of artificial neurons in AI, mimicking the human brain's function.
• repetitive (adj): Involving the same actions performed many times.
• proponents (noun): People who advocate for or support a particular idea or cause.