Robots in Restaurants

Restaurants are increasingly turning to robots for tasks such as cooking, serving, and cleaning due to worker shortages and inflation in the industry. While these robots offer labor-saving solutions, there are concerns about malfunctions and limitations in their capabilities.

Ukraine's Use of Robotics in Warfare

Ukraine is pioneering a new type of warfare using unmanned and remotely operated robotic systems to combat Russia's invasion, with the hope of saving lives and overcoming manpower shortages. The use of drones and ground vehicles has been successful in delivering supplies, demolishing enemy infrastructure, and inflicting damage on the adversary.

Thailand's Cannabis Policy and Drug Seizure

Thailand plans to relist cannabis as a narcotic and issue permits only for medical and research use after Prime Minister's policy reversal. Police seized ketamine hidden inside life-size Transformer robots being sent to Taiwan.

Attitudes towards Sexual Relations with Robots

Researchers have studied attitudes towards and interest in sexual relations with robots, finding that individuals higher in hostile sexism and social dominance orientation are more likely to be interested. Men are more likely to be interested in sexual relations with robots, while women are more likely to view robots as friends. The study suggests that individuals with certain attitudes may see robots as more trustworthy or as objects to use.

Nvidia AI-Powered Robots and Generative AI

Nvidia unveiled AI-powered robots as part of Project GR00T, focusing on self-supervised learning. The robots use a new computer system called Jetson Thor to interact safely and naturally with people and machines. The robotics industry aims to scale up by making robots more self-reliant in developing skillsets.

Advancements in AI and Robotics

Physical Intelligence, a startup founded by a team of robotics and AI experts, aims to bring AI to the physical world by creating software that can add high-level intelligence to a wide variety of robots and machines.

Investment in Figure AI for Human-Like Robots

Major technology players like Jeff Bezos and Nvidia have invested $675 million into Figure AI, a startup building human-like robots. The company aims to create multipurpose robots capable of tackling dangerous tasks, offsetting labor shortages, and becoming a leader in the field of robotics and AI.