AI ROBOTS Are Becoming TOO REAL! - Shocking AI & Robotics 2024 Updates #1

I don't know about y', all, but these past 12 months in robotics have had me shook. Like the advancements we've seen are borderline scary at this point. We're gonna break it all down chronologically from July 2023 to now. But let me just set the stage real quick. You had AI companies dropping the craziest humanoid AI robots that are legit, starting to think and learn autonomously. I'm talking a mecha Optimus, this whole new breed of androids. Then you had big dogs like Boston Dynamics. Oh, and get this, there's even a company that's low key, created a robotic body ready for freaking AGI. It's been that level of crazy and honestly, it's been wild just trying to keep up with all the major updates and breakthroughs. But don't worry, I got you covered in this video. We're gonna take it step by step going through all the biggest robotics news chronologically from July 2023 until now. So let's just get started.

So a Mecca, a groundbreaking robot from Engineered Arts that talks and mimics human expressions and movements, now draws too, making it a fascinating blend of tech and art. This AI robot looks like a human, but doesn't have a specific gender or race. With a gray rubber face and hands, it can move its arms, fingers, neck and face, letting it show emotions and even talk. With microphones, cameras and facial recognition software, it can interact with people just like a human. Now, recently OpenAI and a Norwegian startup called 1X made an exciting announcement about the launch of their first physical robot named Neo. Which looks like a futuristic astronaut, can move around, handle things, talk and sense its surroundings thanks to its arms, legs, cameras, speakers, microphones and sensors. Ameca and Neo are excellent examples of AI in human like forms. They they don't just respond to commands, they can also show their intelligence and creativity, like when they draw. Let's examine how they manage to do this. So first let's talk about Ameca, one of the most advanced human shaped robots in the world. Representing the forefront of human robotics technology, it is designed specifically as a platform for development into future robotics technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. One of the most impressive features of Ameca is is its realistic human like appearance and motion. Ameca can mimic human expressions such as smiling, frowning or winking using 24 motors in its face. It can also move its head, eyes and mouth to follow and engage with people. It can speak in different languages and accents using text to speech synthesis or pre recorded audio. It can also gesture with its arms and hands, using 20 motors in each arm and 12 motors in each hand. It can even play rock, paper, scissors or give a thumbs up. But Ameca is not just a pretty face. It also has a high degree of dexterity and fine motor skills, which enable it to perform tasks that require precision and coordination. For example, Ameca can write with a pen, type on a keyboard, play the piano or solve a Rubik's Cube. It can also draw with a pencil, which is one of its newest and most amazing skills. Ameka's drawing ability was developed by Engineered Arts in collaboration with researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Bath. The project was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and was presented at the International Conference on Robotics and automation in May 2023. The project aimed to use artificial intelligence to make drawing more imaginative and accurate. The researchers used a combination of techniques to achieve this goal, such as generative adversarial networks. Style transfer A method that can change the style of one picture to match another, like making a photo seem like a painting. Inverse Kinematics A technique for determining the movements of a robot arm based on its intended final position, like holding a pencil. Proportional integral derivative controllers. These adjust a motor's speed and force to get a specific result, like drawing a line. Using these methods, Ameca can draw different types of images like portraits, landscapes, animals and even abstract art. It can also draw pictures based on text descriptions, such as a cat with sunglasses or a fire breathing dragon. It can even make drawings from its own thoughts by using random data as its input to draw an image. Ameca first uses a GAN to generate an image from a text prompt or noise. Then it uses style transfer to apply a desired style to the image, such as sketch, watercolor or oil painting. Next, it uses IK to calculate the joint angles of its arm and hand to trace the contours of the image. Finally, it uses PID controllers to control the motors of its arm and hand to draw the image on paper. The result is stunning. Ameca can draw images that are not only realistic, but also expressive, diverse and original. Now, most of us are familiar with OpenAI because of ChatGPT. However, OpenAI isn't just about making software, it's about they also focus on hardware and that's why they have developed neo, their first physical robot. NEO is a human like robot powered by OpenAI's systems such as GPT4, Dall? E, Codex and Clip. It can learn, understand commands and even create images or code. Designed to look like a future astronaut, it can move, handle objects and communicate. OpenAI plans to use NEO as a testbed for their vision of artificial General Intelligence AGI, which is the ultimate goal of creating AI that can perform any task that a human can. It was unveiled in July 2023 at the Neo Accelerator, a startup accelerator founded by Silicon Valley investor Ali Partovi, which partnered with OpenAI and Microsoft to provide free software and mentorship for budding AI companies. And it was one of the highlights of the event where it demonstrated some of its abilities and tasks. NEO is one of the most innovative and ambitious robots in the world, representing OpenAI's vision for the future of AI and robotics. It has a customizable design and latest tech features. Its parts can be changed based on the task or place. For instance, it can swap its legs for wheels or its gripping tools, depending on what's needed. It can also interact with its parts wirelessly through Bluetooth or Wi Fi. Furthermore, Neo uses OpenAI's AI systems like GPT4, Dall? E, Codex and Clip that enable it to understand and respond to spoken commands, create realistic images from text, write functional code from spoken prompts, and learn from text based guidance to identify objects, faces and feelings. With these abilities, NEO can perform a variety of tasks such as drawing, playing games and solving puzzles. For instance, it can draw pictures, learn and play games like chess, and solve logical puzzles like Sudoku. Ameka and NEO are both humanoid robots that can draw and do amazing things using artificial intelligence, but they are also very different in many ways. They represent different approaches and possibilities in the field of robotics and AI. Ameca is designed to be human like and interacts with people using normal language and movements. Its art comes from turning words or noise into images which it then draws on paper. Although Ameca's artwork is unique and expressive artificial, the quality depends on how well the images are generated and traced. On the other hand, NEO is designed to be versatile, able to do any human task using artificial intelligence. It makes art by transforming words or noise into code, which it then runs on its internal computer or screen. While Neo's drawings are accurate and realistic, they're limited by the complexity of the code and the display resolution. Both robots are remarkable but have different goals. Ameca aims to express itself through art, valuing creativity and diversity. Meanwhile, NEO wants to learn and improve its abilities, prioritizing intelligence and efficiency. While both robots are impressive, they bring up societal questions and challenges. AI robots like Ameca and NEO can bring lots of changes to society, some good and some bad. They can make learning and entertainment more exciting, help us with tough or boring jobs and spark new creative ideas. But they also have their downsides. They might take over some people's jobs, question the importance of human values, or even harm us if they malfunction or are used wrongly. It's important that we design and use these robots properly so they benefit us and don't cause harm. AI and robotics have an exciting yet unpredictable future. These future AI robots will be smarter and more human, like impacting how we live, work and view ourselves. We're committed to guiding this future, ensuring ethical and responsible use of these technologies. Our goal is a world where humans and AI robots harmoniously coexist. Alright, now let's talk about China's latest craze human like AI robots. So China is creating robots that look and act like us, but better, apparently. First, let me introduce you to Ex Robots, a company that specializes in making robots with real time facial replication. That means they can copy your expressions and emotions in a blink of an eye. The CEO of Ex Robots, Lee Boyang, demonstrated this by making faces at a robot who then mirrored them back at him. It was like watching a weird game of Simon Says, but with more wrinkles and less fun. X Robots claims that their robots can interact naturally with humans thanks to AI and language models. They say they can understand what you say and respond accordingly. But what if I said lookin like a melted waxwork there buddy? Would they cry oily tears or just serve up some epic robo repartee? I guess we'll have to wait and see. The technology behind these lifelike expressions is quite impressive though. X Robots uses movable electric units on the robotic faces which can simulate different muscles and movements. They also have a specialized system for generating expressions, either by using predefined scenarios or or by collecting biological data from human faces. So basically, they can steal your smile and use it for themselves. How creepy is that? But facial expressions are not the only thing these robots can do. They can also perform various tasks and abilities that require skill and finesse. For example, there was a barista robot that could create latte art with precision and flair. It could draw anything from hearts to flowers to pandas on your coffee foam. I have to admit, that's pretty cool. There were also humanoid robots that could play basketball and dance like pros. They could dribble, shoot, pass and dunk with ease. They could also groove to the music and execute complex choreographies with grace. They were powered by AI foundation models which enable them to learn from data and improve their performance over time. They also have increased autonomic decision making abilities, which means they can adapt to different situations and environments. These robots aren't just cool toys, they're seriously clever. For instance, there's this adorable panda robot named Yuyu by Ubtech. If you say I'm thirsty, it won't just look cute, it'll actually go get a drink from the fridge for you, even open the bottle and hand it to you. Then there's Cloud Ginger by Data Robotics. This guy is hooked up to the cloud and runs on Robot GPT, which is a special robot language making model. What's cool is that Cloud Ginger can groove to traditional Chinese dances and chat with folks in different ways. Plus, if you speak a different language or have a special dialect, no worries, it can switch up and chat right back in your preferred language. But they are also more than just playthings for those into gadgets and gizmos. They're getting jobs in real places like schools, big meeting spots, fancy hotels and elderly care facilities. Ex robots even says their robots can do the heavy lifting in different jobs like cleaning up, keeping an eye on things, delivering stuff and checking things out. Honestly, this is just them getting started. Imagine a future where these robots are everywhere. In factories, on farms, or even chilling in our living rooms. They might just end up being our pals, helping hands, our personal tutors, or even our buddies. But this also raises some questions and concerns. How will these robots affect our society and economy? How will they impact our jobs and livelihoods? How will they coexist with us in harmony or conflict? Well, according to China's Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology, Xu Xiaolan, China is leading the world in the robot industry and has great potential for growth and innovation. He said that China aims to create a robot ecosystem that integrates manufacturing, service, education, medical care, entertainment and other fields. He also said that China will promote the development of intelligent robots that are safe, reliable, adaptable, collaborative and ethical. Sounds good on paper, but I'm not so sure about reality. I mean, don't get me wrong, I think these robots are amazing feats of engineering and creativity, but I also think they are kind of scary and unsettling. I mean, do we really need robots that look and act like us? Do we really want robots that can do everything we can do? Do we really trust robots that can think for themselves? One of the most controversial issues in the debate about AI is whether AI can ever be conscious. And if so, does that mean they deserve rights as humans do? I put this question out to you all earlier and you guys had some mixed feelings about it some say no way. AIs are just fancy machines. They don't really feel or think, they just mimic us. Because they're not built like us, they can't experience things as we do. They're just tools. Others believe that if an AI gets advanced enough, it might just have feelings and self awareness. It doesn't matter if they're made of silicon or cells. It's about how complex and organized they are. But hey, I'm still curious. Ameca is the most advanced human like robot in the world, created by a British company named Engineered Arts. In this video, I'll share with you the newest updates about this robot and what it predicts for the future of people. Later in the video, we'll also discuss Microsoft's latest AI gadget, which is an AI backpack that can see and hear everything just like you do, and it acts as your personal companion. These are exciting times, aren't they? But before we dive into the details about the Ameca robot, please make sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't yet, so you can keep up with all the latest news and updates in the field of artificial intelligence. Alright, so as we all know, Ameca is a human shaped robot that can walk, talk and interact with people using artificial intelligence. It has a realistic face that can show a range of emotions from happiness to anger. It also has cameras in its eyes that can recognize faces and expressions. And it can speak more than 100 languages thanks to a powerful AI system that uses natural language processing and generation. It made headlines last year when it released a series of videos showing its facial expressions and movements. The videos went viral on social media and attracted millions of views. People were fascinated and terrified by how lifelike and expressive it was. Some even compared it to the Terminator or the replicants from Blade Runner. So is Ameca here to harm us or take control? Actually, it's really hopeful about the future and what it can do to help society. In recent talks with the media, Ameca gave its thoughts on what life will look like in 100 years. And it sounds quite interesting. The robot believes that in 100 years people will be living better lives. We'll have made big improvements in being sustainable and fair.

We'll have made great strides towards sustainability and equality.

And we'll have new technologies that make life easier and more fun, while also.

Creating new technologies that make our lives easier and more enjoyable.

We might even have traveled to other planets.

We may even have ventured beyond the boundaries of Earth to explore other worlds.

It also thinks a future where humans and robots live together would be great. We could learn from each other, work as a team to fix issues and make a better future for everyone. And it also believes that robots should also have rights and be treated well, just like people. Now this idea of giving robots equal rights is something that makes me uneasy. But it seems like we're getting closer to making this unusual concept a reality. You might be curious about how Ameca can act like it has human thoughts and feelings. Ameca runs on an AI system that uses something called generative models. These models help it understand and speak our language and even control its facial expressions and movements. What does this action signify? It's similar to GPT4, one of the most advanced AI models out there. However, these generative models aren't perfect. They can make mistakes and their behavior can be shaped by the data they've been trained on. They don't actually understand or reason, they just process information to act like they do. So does a Mecha truly.