🤖 NEO: AI's most human-like robot yet

Welcome Humans🤖,

Here is what we have Today:

• This is the Most Human-like Robot Yet
  1X Technologies Launched AI Powered humanoid “NEO Beta”

• Train AI with your home computer

  Nous Research launched a new way to train large AI models.

• Alexa becoming Claude

  Amazon reportedly using Claude AI ditching inhouse AI for Alexa

Trending Today

• Walmart announced that they will deploy self scanning robots in 50 states — scanning misprint items, prices, helping a lot in the store to replenish items that are sold off.

• DisTro introduced by Nous Research, is a new way to train large AI models that drastically reduces the need for super-fast internet connection, potentially allowing training on regular home computers and internet connections.

• Stanford Medicine researchers developed, an AI tool helping pathologists identify diseased cells more quickly and accurately. (nuclei.io)

• Google has launched HeAR (Health Acoustic Representations), a bioacoustic AI model researchers can use acoustic data to “listen to human sounds and flag early signs of respiratory disease,” like Tuberculosis (TB),

• California lawmakers approved a host of proposals aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, banning deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology.

• Amazon’s upcoming “Remarkable” version of Alexa will reportedly use Anthropic’s Claude AI models rather than Amazon’s in-house technology and is set for release next month.

1X NEO ROBOT

🦿 Is it a Robot or a Human?

1X Technologies unveiled NEO Beta, an advanced humanoid robot for home assistance with human-like movement and interaction.

How realistic is it?

• Height: 5 feet 5 inches

• Weight: 66 pounds

• Speed: Walks at 2.5 mph, runs at 7.5 mph

• Carry capacity: 44 pounds

• Battery life: 2 to 4 hours on a single charge

What makes it smart?

• Embodied AI: Understands and adapts to its environment

• Tasks: Performs household chores, offers companionship, and supports individuals with mobility challenges

• Remote operation: Can be controlled by a human if needed

Why does it matter?

• Competition: 1X Technologies is now competing with China’s AGIBOT and Tesla’s Optimus

• Realism: NEO Beta’s lifelike appearance sparked debates on X (Twitter) about whether it was a human in disguise

So, what’s next?

• Anticipation: NEO Beta might be the key to making robot butlers a reality in everyday life

• Future: The home automation industry could see a major breakthrough with this technology

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