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30,000 humanoid robots to work in Hyundai factories
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Hyundai has plans to use 30,000 humanoid robots to make its cars. This will happen over the next decade. The humanoids are called Atlas. They are being made by a Hyundai subsidiary. Hyundai said Atlas would advance human-robot collaboration, and assist in "evolving hardware-driven robotics…designed to amplify human potential". Hyundai acknowledged that people could lose their jobs because of Atlas. It added that people would have to train it.
A life-sized Atlas was put on show in Las Vegas. It wowed people with its amazing skills. Its movements were very human-like. It swung its arms, marched around, and demonstrated great balance. The humanoids will work alongside humans. The robots will learn movements via AI software. The robot's maker said: "The convergence of robotics and AI…will make human life safer and more enriching."
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The car maker Hyundai has plans to introduce 30,000 humanoid robots into its car plants. This will take place over the next decade. The humanoids are called Atlas. They are being made by Hyundai's subsidiary Boston Dynamics. Atlas was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show. Hyundai stated that Atlas would advance human-robot collaboration and would assist in "evolving hardware-driven robotics…designed to amplify human potential". Hyundai's vice-chairperson acknowledged that people could lose their jobs because of Atlas. He added that people would be needed to train it.
A life-sized Atlas was put through its paces in Las Vegas. It wowed people with a flawless display of its skills. Its movements were very human-like as it turned, swung its arms, marched around, and demonstrated great balance. Hyundai said the humanoids would work with human staff. The robots will learn movements and improve through AI software. Boston Dynamics said: "The convergence of robotics and AI represents more than a technological advancement. It is a transformative innovation that will make human life safer and more enriching."
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The South Korean car maker Hyundai has announced plans to introduce 30,000 humanoid robots into its car plants. This will gradually take place over the next decade. The humanoids (called Atlas) are being manufactured by Hyundai's subsidiary Boston Dynamics. Atlas was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Hyundai stated on its website that Atlas would advance human-robot collaboration. It added that the robot would assist in "evolving hardware-driven robotics into adaptive, artificial intelligence-driven robots designed to amplify human potential". Hyundai's vice-chairperson acknowledged that people could lose their jobs to Atlas, but some people would be needed to train it.
A life-sized Atlas was put through its paces on stage in Las Vegas. It wowed the audience with a flawless display of its dexterity. Its movements were incredibly human-like as it swivelled, swung its arms, marched around like a human, and demonstrated remarkable balance. Hyundai expects the humanoid robots to work side by side with human staff. The robots will collect data, learn movements, and improve through artificial intelligence software. A Boston Dynamics spokesperson said: "The convergence of robotics and AI represents more than a technological advancement. It is a transformative innovation that will make human life safer and more enriching."
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