AI and Sensors Driving Steady Robotics Progress, Applications Growing Beyond Warehouses
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Generative AI will enhance robots' capabilities in areas like generalization, adaptability, and autonomous learning. It can also generate simulated data to train robots.
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Opinions differ on humanoid robots - some see challenges while others believe humanoids are necessary for general-purpose robots that operate in human environments.
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Agriculture, transportation, healthcare, and construction are viewed as the next big industries for robotics after manufacturing and warehouses.
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Estimates for true general-purpose robots range from 30 years away to possibly never achieving full autonomy. But steady progress is expected.
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Key robotics trends like improved perception sensors, computing, and power sources aren't getting enough attention compared to the hype around AI. Advances across areas are critical for embodiment.