AI-Powered Android Nurse Gains Viral Attention for Patient Care

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Islamabad: A humanoid robot named Airec has gone viral after a demonstration at Waseda University in Tokyo, where it assisted elderly patients with tasks like changing positions and clothing.

Weighing 150kg and costing £50,000, Airec is seen as a potential solution to Japan’s aging population. Experts predict robots like Airec could be commonplace in hospitals and elderly care facilities by 2030.

MIT Engineers Predict Household Robots Could Be Marketed by 2030

MIT researchers envision humanoid robots assisting with daily household chores such as cleaning, tidying, and meal prep.

Expected to cost between £16,000 and £40,000, these robots may revolutionize domestic life in the next decade. MIT’s Professor Pulkit Agrawal suggests that AI breakthroughs could enable robots to handle tasks like checking doors and chopping vegetables.

Robot Era’s Fastest Humanoid Robot, Star1, Goes Viral

Chinese robotics company Robot Era introduced Star1, the world’s fastest bipedal robot, capable of running up to 8 mph. Star1 gained viral popularity after videos showed it sprinting across the Gobi Desert.

The robot’s advanced AI-powered algorithms and high-torque motors enable it to navigate various terrains efficiently, while real-time sensors support its rapid movements.