#02 Will the China be robotic powerhouse?

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Emotions after the Olympics have already cooled down, and some have likely completely forgotten about it...

However, the world of robots is even more fascinating, and we certainly can't complain about a lack of changes and innovations here, as the pace at which robots are developing is downright dizzying!

I invite you to read on!

Mass production of Unitree G1 has already started!

Mass production of humanoid robots is in full swing.

Chinese company Unitree has released its Unitree G1 robot onto the market.

This 130 cm tall and 35 kg robot has caused quite a stir. In the video, the robot impresses with its mobility and fluidity of movement. On top of that, the price for this robot is staggering.

The Chinese are asking only $16,000 for the basic model.

This is a big leap into the future, introducing robots into everyday life.

But before you start thinking about buying it, hold your horses! The G1 model is not yet designed to be a household assistant. Unitree is rather targeting robotic enthusiasts and universities to make learning about robotics more engaging.

Looking back just one year, the improvement in humanoid robots is extremely impressive, and it's worth noting that we are only at the beginning of this journey. ;)

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Unitree here, Unitree there!

Let's not step out of the Chinese factory.

Besides the G1, Unitree is also developing its robot dogs! This time, the Unitree Go2-W model has received an upgrade. It's a wheeled version of the Unitree Go2.

By adding 7-inch pneumatic wheels with their own motors, this robot dog can easily move in any terrain. Additionally, it can climb and descend stairs, and even jump over 70 cm obstacles. If needed, the wheels can be locked, and the robot can move like a normal, four-legged friend.

And to top it all off, it stands on two hands... I mean, wheels.

This upgrade shows how in a small platform, we can utilize the full advantages of a robot. Moving on wheels is much faster and more efficient. By leaving the possibility to lock these wheels, we lose nothing in terms of the four-legged mobility.

So far, the price of this model has not been revealed, but looking at the prices of the Unitree Go2, we can expect the price to be extremely low. The basic model starts from $1,600 USD, making this robot a first choice for robot enthusiasts.

Amazon will build your solar farm

Say hello to Maximo, the AI-powered robot that's changing the game in solar farm construction. Created by AES and powered by Amazonā€™s tech, Maximo is slashing installation times by up to 50%, making it faster and easier to bring renewable energy projects to life.

Maximo recently shined at Oak Ridge Solar Farm in Louisiana and is now heading to California's Bellefield project, the largest solar-plus-storage venture in the U.S. Designed to tackle tough environments, Maximo handles the heavy lifting in extreme conditions, reducing strain on workers and speeding up the process.

Hereā€™s why this is so awesome: Maximo isnā€™t just a cool piece of techā€”itā€™s a glimpse into the future of sustainable energy. We should embrace solutions like this because they make clean energy more accessible and efficient. With AI-driven precision, Maximo is setting the pace for how we should be building a greener world, and honestly, we need more of this. The future looks bright, and Maximo is leading the way.

Nanoassassins will kill the cancer cells in your body

Do you ever wonder how nanoassassins would look like?

No, unfortunately, they are not wearing fancy capes and, luckily, not jumping from liver to kidneys to find a tumor.

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed nanorobots that kill cancer cells in mice. The robotā€™s weapon is hidden in a nanostructure and is exposed only in the tumor microenvironment, sparing healthy cells. The study is published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

The beautiful art of DNA origami was used to develop a mechanism to hide weapons when theyā€™re not needed and unveil them only in the tumor's vicinity. The nanorobotā€™s weapon is activated by the low pH around cancer cells. In lab tests, researchers found that the peptide weapon remains hidden at a normal pH of 7.4 but becomes lethal when the pH drops to 6.5.

Researchers tested the nanorobot by injecting it into mice with breast cancer tumors, resulting in a 70% reduction in tumor growth compared to an inactive version.

The nanorobot's weapon can only be exposed in the acidic environment found in and around a solid tumour. Illustration: Boxuan Shen

Robots to the relief of nurses

The Japanese are currently facing a significant problem with an aging population.

Like mushrooms after the rain, new industries are emerging that lack manpower and are struggling with enormous difficulties.

This time, nurses and caregivers of sick and elderly Japanese people need help.

The ministry has identified priority areas in nursing care, such as monitoring care recipients and assisting with bathing and bodily functions, offering up to Ā„1 million ($7,000) in financial support for care robot adoption in these areas.

In June, the ministry added new priority areas based on the needs of nursing care providers: diet and nutrition management, dementia support, and life function training. These will be included in the subsidy list starting in fiscal 2025.

For diet management, the ministry plans to use devices that collect and analyze nutrition data and equipment that detects swallowing errors. To support dementia patients, the ministry aims to introduce systems that remind them of forgotten items when they go out and promote systems that create training plans to maintain physical and mental health based on walking data.

The government is expanding subsidies for the use of robotics by nursing care facilities to reduce the burden on care staff amid a chronic labor shortage. | AFP-JIJI

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