AI Large Models Show the Future of General-Purpose Robotics(AI Translation)
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- Advances in AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and the concept of embodied intelligence have spurred a new wave of interest in humanoid robots, with significant investments from tech companies and venture capital. Notable examples include Stanford University's ALOHA robot capable of cooking Chinese dishes, and Tesla's Optimus robot showcased folding a T-shirt.
- The development of large AI models has enhanced the capabilities of humanoid robots, enabling more complex interactions and physical tasks. This has led to increased funding for startups in the field, with significant rounds closed by companies like 1X and Figure, indicating growing investor confidence in the potential commercialization of humanoid robots.
- Despite the excitement, the practical application and commercial viability of humanoid robots remain challenges. The industry anticipates it may take several years before significant technological breakthroughs are achieved. Meanwhile, national policies and investment funds are being established to support the sector's growth, highlighting both governmental and market interest in advancing humanoid robotics technology.
文｜财新周刊 翟少辉 王小青
By Caixin Weekly's Zhai Shaohui, Wang Xiaoqing
AGI（通用人工智能）的突破性尝试，让人形机器人离科幻电影里的“智能体”更近一步，也催生了科技行业和资本市场新一轮热潮。
Breakthrough attempts in AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) have brought humanoid robots a step closer to the "intelligent entities" depicted in science fiction movies, also sparking a new wave of enthusiasm in the technology sector and capital markets.
2024年1月初，能做“滑蛋虾仁”“干贝烧鸡”和“蚝油生菜”等中餐菜式的斯坦福大学ALOHA机器人，一度登上社交媒体X（原推特）热搜。这个只有手臂和滚轮下肢的半人形机器人能自己拿锅、炒菜、洗锅，还能乘坐电梯、浇花和使用吸尘器。
In early January 2024, Stanford University's ALOHA robot, capable of preparing Chinese dishes such as "scrambled eggs with shrimp," "scallop chicken," and "oyster sauce lettuce," briefly topped the trending charts on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This humanoid robot, equipped only with arms and wheeled legs, can autonomously handle tasks such as grabbing a pan, stir-frying, washing the pan, as well as riding elevators, watering plants, and using a vacuum cleaner.
不到两周，特斯拉创始人埃隆·马斯克在X发布短视频，一身白色涂装的特斯拉“擎天柱”（Optimus）机器人站在工作台前，灵巧地依靠手指、手臂运动，从框子中取出一件黑色T恤衫铺开、叠起，整个过程有条不紊。马斯克称，人形机器人有着远超特斯拉所有其他产品价值总和的潜力。
In less than two weeks, Tesla founder Elon Musk posted a short video on X, showcasing the Tesla "Optimus" robot, coated in white, standing in front of a workbench. The robot skillfully used its fingers and arms to take a black T-shirt out of a box, spread it out, and fold it up again in an orderly manner. Musk stated that humanoid robots have the potential to surpass the total value of all other Tesla products combined.
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