China unveils humanoid robot motion framework for high-dynamic moves

<img src=' alt='via BIGAI' China’s Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) released a new humanoid robot motion framework, OmniXtreme, enabling robots to perform a range of highly dynamic movements, including backflips, Thomas flairs and martial arts kicks. <img src=' alt='via BIGAI' The framework allows humanoid robots to execute dozens of complex motions with a … Read more

The Wild Robot Escapes Movie Is Happening, Sets Director

“The Wild Robot” will return. DreamWorks Animation is developing the sequel “The Wild Robot Escapes,” based on the second book in the popular series by author Peter Brown, and TheWrap can exclusively reveal that Troy Quane, one of the directors behind the Oscar-nominated “Nimona,” will take over directing duties from Chris Sanders. Heidi Jo Gilbert, … Read more

Honor says its ‘Robot phone’ with moving camera can dance to music|EXCLUSIVE:

Honor first teased its “Robot phone” with a movable camera arm earlier this year. Ahead of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the Chinese company provided more details about the device, including how the robot can respond to different situations without commands. The company said that it is planning to launch this device in … Read more

Why China’s humanoid robot industry is winning the early market|BREAKING:

China’s humanoid robots grabbed global attention with kung fu flips at the nation’s televised Spring Festival Gala, while Chinese phone maker Honor is set to unveil its first humanoid robot at MWC in Spain.  Robotics was flagged as a priority under the country’s “Made in China 2025” plan, albeit originally focused on factory automation, rather … Read more