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Editor's Choice: When humanoids outrun Olympians, what comes next?

asia.nikkei.com ·

Recent strides by Chinese companies in humanoid robotics have left many in awe, as their physical prowess increasingly outpaces that of Olympians. Unitree Robotics, set for an IPO in Shanghai, unveiled a humanoid named Superman, capable of jumping two meters high and running at 12.66 meters per second. Such extraordinary abilities, however, hold limited practical value without intelligent "brains" to harness them.

While Unitree's revenue remains tied to research and education, the robotics industry awaits the arrival of AI akin to ChatGPT to truly revolutionize the field. If these advancements lead to real-world applications, humanoids could revolutionize industries, from logistics to caregiving.

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