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China is witnessing a rapid advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, which is significantly accelerating the development of humanoid robots.
What Happened: The emergence of AI models like OpenAI‘s ChatGPT is revolutionizing the way AI understands and generates human-like content. This technological leap is expediting the development of humanoid robots in China, a country that hosts a significant number of global factories, reported CNBC.
Local companies in China, such as Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), have introduced similar chatbots and AI models, further propelling the progress in this field.
Generative AI is proving to be a game-changer in the robotics industry, enhancing machines’ ability to understand and perceive their surroundings. This has led to a significant reduction in the projected timeline for the development of humanoid robots.
Li Zhang, the Chief Operating Officer of LimX Dynamics, a Shenzhen-based startup, initially estimated an 8-10 year timeline for the production of humanoid robots. However, with the integration of generative AI, Li now anticipates that certain use cases will be ready in 5-7 years."It has accelerated our entire research and development cycle," he said.
In November, Chinese state media released an image showing Chinese President Xi Jinping observing a humanoid robot at an exhibition center during his inaugural visit to Shanghai since the pandemic. The robot in question was created by Fourier Intelligence.
Steve Hoffman, the chairman of the startup accelerator Founders Space, revealed his collaboration with Fastra, a Chinese startup poised to commence large-scale robot production within a year. He mentioned dedicating time in China this year to instructing local enterprises on incorporating generative AI into their operations.
Why It Matters: The advancements in AI and robotics are reshaping the future of automation and labor. This is evident in the significant investments and developments in the field of humanoid robots in China.
Earlier in March, Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), explained that the company’s decision to venture into humanoid robots was driven by the fact that most of the data used to train them is derived from human movements.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc, has been making significant strides in the development of humanoid robots. Musk recently hinted at the possibility of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, being available for external sale by the end of 2025.
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