The idea of robots for household work has long been fantasized about in movies and shows dating as far back as the 1920s. However, according to a new report from the BBC, these robots may not be far from reality as Geordie Rose, the CEO of Sanctuary AI, believes that the rapid pace of technological advancements in AI is propelling us toward a future where humanoid robots will be a common sight.
This bold prediction stems from Sanctuary AI’s next humanoid robot called Phoenix, which aims to be an intelligent machine capable of understanding human needs and executing complex tasks. In a trial conducted in March 2023, the company deployed Phoenix in a store in Vancouver, where the robot performed over 110 retail-related tasks, including picking and packaging merchandise, labelling, tagging, folding, and tidying up the store.
Moreover, the fact that Phoenix was able to handle plastic bags, a task notoriously challenging for robots due to the bags’ flexible and transparent nature, suggests that this tech could soon find its way into more commercial applications.
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