China unveils world’s first humanoid robot that changes its own batteries – The Walker S2 returns to a charging point and swaps out its batteries when low on power, allowing it to work with minimal supervision
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3318756/china-unveils-worlds-first-humanoid-robot-changes-its-own-batteries
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A demonstration video released on Thursday shows the Walker S2 robot, developed by UBTech Robotics, walking over to a charging station, removing a depleted battery from its chest, inserting it into a charging dock, and then installing a fresh battery before wandering off.
The feature means the robot can – in theory, at least – work non-stop 24 hours a day without human assistance, according to the company.
China’s humanoid robot industry has made rapid strides in recent years, with the Chinese government identifying robotics and artificial intelligence as crucial strategic industries and providing generous policy support.
Everytime I see a human shaped robot, I know it’s just to impress shareholders.
And my robot vacuum still can’t find its charging base.
More unemployment inc, because R2D2 is going to take it soon along with his buddy J5.
need a live demonstration of this one , until that i am not believing
If I see this on the jobsite im blindfolding it’s camera and pushing it down a set of stairs
Honestly given the potential use cases of humanoid robots that run off batteries, probably remote and unpredictable terrain, it’s not the worst idea to have “put own batteries in” capabilities for emergencies, even if it’s probably not the most efficient way to do it.
“futurology”
My 3years old robot vacuum cleaner can find its way back from the bedroom to its charging station through obstacles.
This guy would just trip over on the way
I can see US looking back to these days 10 years from now and regretting the fuck for having 4 years of Trump that allowed China to lead research and development.
like in the soviet space “firsts”, expect a lot of news of the type:
first humanoid robot to change its battery standing on one leg
first humanoid robot to climb 100 steps while singing
first humanoid robot to change the battery of another humanoid robot
first humanoid robot to change the battery of another humanoid robot while standing on one leg
Wait, robot vacuum cleaners do this since the very beginning. What’s the big deal here? Seems like one of the first thing to incorporate.
Lol the hype is so strong, basics are headlines throughout
Fake from China.
Look at the hands holding the battery, then look at the hands of the walking robot.
This is a publicity stunt, not realistic.
AI chasing CEO’s just creamed their second mistress’ panties they were made to wear, reading this headline.