#03 Bed Breakfast by Humanoids? Sooner than you think!

Humanoid Robots are still attacking!

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It seems that humanoid robots will be popping out of our refrigerators as soon as we open the door.

More and more market leaders are flooding us with news about these robots, and it’s no surprise!

These robots are, to date, the most advanced gadgets set for mass sale, aimed to reach our homes!

It’s quite possible that soon what happened in The Jetsons will be playing out in our backyards ;)

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The Most ‘Dad-like’ Robot in the Game

The Norwegian company 1X has introduced a prototype of its humanoid robot, NEO.

But! This robot isn’t like any other robot.

Since NEO’s purpose is to assist us in our daily lives at home, 1X has prioritized safety, dressing NEO in soft clothing to ensure no harm comes to us, even if we accidentally bump into it.

This 55-pound, approximately 165 cm tall robot will be delivered to the homes of beta testers by the end of the year for, you guessed it, testing.

Although 1X hasn’t revealed the price for NEO yet, judging by the competition's reaction, we can safely expect something around $20k.

But that’s not all about Neo for today!

Jason Carman, the founder of S3, which covers startup activities, had the chance to spend 48 hours with Neo in his apartment.

No engineers.

No team of helpers.

Just one-on-one.

The documentary is captivating, and I highly recommend you spend 12 minutes watching it to get a glimpse of what the near future might look like ;)

Well, right now we see just a simple movement and still waiting for real use cases, but… there is nothing more we can do than wait.

Meet Alex: The New Star from Boardwalk Robotics

Get ready, folks! Boardwalk Robotics is making serious moves with its latest creation—Alex, the humanoid robot that's here to shake up manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance. But wait for it... Alex isn’t your typical sci-fi walking, talking bot. Nope! Alex is focused on what matters: getting the job done. It has no legs—yep, you heard that right—because stability, safety, and cost efficiency are where it's at. Who needs legs anyway, right?

Boardwalk Robotics, founded back in 2017, teamed up with the Institute for Human Machine Cognition (IHMC)—the legends in humanoid robotics. Alex is their first fully in-house robot, built on years of manipulation research from IHMC’s Nadia project. The big brain behind this, CTO Brandon Shrewsbury, said it himself: Alex is all about handling real-world tasks like a pro before they even start thinking about mobility. Smart move, if you ask me!

The genius behind Alex's legless design is that it’s way safer for human environments—no risk of it tumbling over like a clumsy toddler. Plus, Alex works smoothly alongside humans, keeping a safe zone while still getting up close and personal for those intricate tasks. And guess what? It's already being tested in industries like logistics and aviation—taking its first steps (pun intended) into the real world.

Boardwalk is looking for partners to take Alex for a spin in their industries. If you’re into research, Alex is also available to experiment with.

What would you like to drink?

ADAM recently made its debut at the Texas Rangers stadium, serving and mixing drinks for fans. | Credit: Richtech Robotics

Richtech Robotics has expanded its presence at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, with the installation of its 10th ADAM robot bartender.

Designed to enhance hospitality, ADAM uses AI to provide lifelike interactions, serving cocktails and mocktails alongside human bartenders.

The goal is to reduce wait times during busy game days, offering a more efficient and personalized experience. ADAM has gained considerable popularity since showcasing its advanced features at CES 2024.

In addition to Globe Life Field, Richtech has placed ADAM in a Walmart in Rockford, Illinois, where it brews coffee and prepares boba tea, highlighting the robot’s adaptability across different service environments.

This expansion aligns with Richtech’s commitment to AI-driven solutions, including its recent deployment of MedBot for delivery services in hospitals.

So! What would you like to drink? :)

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