Astro Boy, the son of science, was born around 70 years ago. Humanoid robots that appear and act just like humans have long been a popular science fiction trope. And now we see a surge in humanoid robot R&D in the business sphere.

The time when the scientific progeny can peacefully cohabit with humans is getting closer.

Where have humanoid robots come and what do they have in store for the future?

What Is A Humanoid?

A non-humanoid possessing humanoid traits is said to be a humanoid. Humanoid is derived from the English terms “human” and “-old,” which signify “resembling” in this context. The word was first used in 1870 to describe natives of European-controlled territories. Humanoid robots, often known as androids, are robots designed to look and act like humans. Humanoid qualities in reported sightings of yetis, sasquatches, and bigfoot continue to pique our interest.

In its purest form, a humanoid robot is an actuated biped robot the size of a human that has a torso, limbs, and a head, and is programmed to do tasks normally associated with humans.

There are three areas in which humans excel above machines: Humans can discover, enquire, and be receptive to novel concepts and approaches.  Computers will never be able to match human imagination. Empathy is a uniquely human trait that allows us to connect with others and form lasting bonds.

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Top Five Humanoid Robots

1) Nadine
2) Geminoid DK
3) Junco Chihiro
4) Jia Jia
5) Sophia

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Why Are Humanoids Important?

Humanoid robots are increasingly commonplace in many scientific fields as valuable research aids. To create humanoid robots, scientists investigate the mechanics of the human body (biomechanics). However, the effort put into trying to recreate the human body leads to new insights into how it works.

Some of the most cutting-edge technology in the world is being used to develop humanoid robots. Boston Dynamics created the humanoid robot Atlas and the quadruped robot SPOT with funding from DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). Atlas shot to fame after posting videos of its parkour feats to YouTube.

Humanoid robot research is being conducted by a growing number of corporations and universities. Kawasaki’s Kaleido is the humanoid robot closest to taking over tedious jobs for human safety, but robots that can perform remarkable acts like backflips, playing instruments, or cooking are garnering more attention from the media.

About 85 kilograms in weight, this humanoid robot is about 180 centimeters tall. Because Kaleido is so similar to an adult human in size and strength, it may perform activities that are too perilous for humans to handle alone.

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FAQ’s: Humanoids And AI

Who is the first humanoid robot?

At around the same time, Ichiro Kato of Waseda University in Japan created WABOT, the first humanoid robot to be statically and later dynamically balanced. These researchers have paved the way for the development of humanoid robots and deserve to be acknowledged as such.

Is a humanoid an artificial intelligence?

Humanoid robots are machines designed to look and behave like humans. These robots are often designed to mimic human-like expressions, interactions, and movements, and they are equipped with a wide variety of cameras, sensors, and, more recently, artificial intelligence and machine learning technology.

What is the purpose of humanoid robots?

Humanoid robots are meant to look like people and execute a variety of jobs that would be easier for them to do if they had human proportions and mobility.

What Is an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)?

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are mobile robots that can navigate their environment without human intervention. Production and logistics professionals frequently employ it for transport-related operations.

What Is an Industrial Robot?

Within a manufacturing facility, these robots are used to transport raw materials, finished goods, and specialized equipment. Because of their articulated architecture, they can mimic human motions in industrial process activities while still outperforming humans in terms of efficiency and accuracy.

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AI researchers have published a new paper stating the development of a deep learning-based EMG Sensing Technology, called EMGSense. The developments were published in the paper titled “EMGSense: A Low-Effort Self-Supervised Domain Adaptation Framework for EMG Sensing”. The new human-machine interface (HMI) model fundamentally aims to solve the problem of cross-user EMG sensing, which is linked to the degradation of sensing devices due to biological heterogeneity.

Let’s understand the concept of EMG sensing technology and how a deep learning model like EMGSense works.

What is EMG Sensing Technology?

Electromyography or EMG sensing technology tracks and measures the electromyographic (EMG) signals that your muscles generate during locomotion. These sensors can detect faintest of muscle movements such as bending of elbows, rotating wrists, twiddling with the thumb, or lifting the arm. EMG sensing technology is used in the medical field to detect degenerative nervous or muscular disorders causing numbness, tingling, weakness and cramping. With the rise of smartphone-based connectivity sensors, the scope of EMG Sensing technology has grown beyond medical applications. Today, this technology is widely used to study biomechanics, to create customized prosthetic limbs, to build gesture-controlled immersive video games and robotic control systems.

There are two types of EMG Sensors;

• Surface
• Intramuscular

EMG sensing systems suffer from the problem of degradation and limited cross-user heterogeneity. Deep learning technology has a solution, as researchers from CityU- Hong Kong showed in their latest paper. The framework is called EMGSense– a high-performance self-trained model that delivers accurate output from wearables. Researchers developed advanced self-supervised deep neural network (DNN) model to measure EMG data from gesture recognition and activity recognition. EMGSense is much more accurate than other EMG sensing technologies, outperforming other models by up to 17.4%.

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Recently, the leading surgical robotic and AI customerized industrial Internet company – Weiyun AI&Robotics Group has successfully developed AI SMILE Orthodontic Smart Alignment System named Venus 1.0, which Intellisense, analysis, generate and demonstrate the personalized dynamic treatment process in 1 minute. Based on its pioneering technology of artificial intelligence, biomechanics and the big data on dental aesthetics, with the deep learning of its close-loop data samples of 1.2 million cases in Chinese market, Weiyun Group actualized the AI simulation dynamic solution of invisible orthodontics, which has officially been recognized as the world’s significant technology practice, and opened a new era of medical industry worldwide.

Reformation: AI Technology Redefine Medical Treatment Service

The AI SMILE Orthodontic Accurate Smart Alignment System Venus 1.0 which is independently researched and developed by scientific team of Weiyun Group, is based on the millions of database on Weiyun cloudbrain. It can accurately identify and automatically analyze gingival margin lines and teeth segmentation through artificial intelligence technology and featured big data calculation. According to the individual physiological characteristics and tooth morphological traits and status, the ideal dental arch and tooth alignment design will be automatically generated, with the considerations of aesthetics as well as biomechanics. At the same time, the step-by-step simulation of digital predictive design and the determination of personalized dynamic solutions signify the breakthrough in invisible orthodontic technology globally. The breakthrough of Venus 1.0 is not only showing its pioneering technology power of the world’s leading level, but also demonstrating to the international market its core competitiveness in vertical scenarios such as invisible orthodontics and digital medical industry, promoting the innovation and transforming the current industry.

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A New Era: From Digitializing to Deep Learning

Compared with the traditional dental treatment problems such as long waiting time, tedious process of taking records and taking mold, and difficulties to predict the effect of orthodontic treatment, the successful advent of AI Smile Venus1.0 marks a historic breakthrough in Orthodontic treatment and digital dentistry worldwide. Professor Pan working in Orthodontics department of Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, which is the national center for oral disease clinical research department, comments that “Venus 1.0 adopting artificial intelligence and biological simulation core technology, targeted to the analysis of current user dental arch and craniofacial morphology, assist doctors with the intelligent dynamic solution to be closer to the patients’ demands and aesthetic preferences. It has the characteristics of high precision, high efficiency and high individuation.” In addition, the AI orthodontic system provides a visual and real-time dynamic demonstration scheme on the mobile APP, which has revolutionized the way of medical records management and doctor-patient communication, it truly promotes the reform of the medical industry from Digitalizing to Deep learning. Venus 1.0 processes the digital dental model within 30 seconds, and demonstrates teeth arrangement plan within 1 minute through APP + SaaS (software). It predicts dynamic processes and final treatment effect, which provides the effective, efficient and visible method for treatment management to doctors and patients, reducing time and communication costs and information gaps, achieving the true WYSIWYG.

Budding Unicorn: Weiyun AI & Robotics Group Is Much-anticipated With Its Overwhelming Tech Advantages.

As a company structuring its technology R&D as the core competitiveness, Weiyun AI &Robotics Group has always seen ” technology brings a better life” as its mission since it started. With its pioneering technology power by continuous efforts and breakthroughs in last decade, it has been paid a wide amount of attentions by the industry and medias. In last two years, Weiyun Group had received hundreds of millions in financing, and been awarded as “Annual Frontier Science and Technology Innovation Enterprise”, “Pioneer In AI Technology Practice”, “Core Enterprise of The Year”, as well as be recognized as “The Unicorn Enterprise” by the national sector twice in a roll. In the future, Weiyun will keep updating AI smile Orthodontic Smart Alignment System and widely putting it into commercial use, improving the service procedures and standards of medical treatment, and transforming the current medical industry. AI Smile Venus 1.0 will be practiced as the important national medical project with well-known stomatological hospitals and clinics including Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital. At the same time, Weiyun Group is also planning to launch this cutting-edge technology for in-depth cooperation with its international invisible orthodontic AI SMILE clinics, and also looking forward to assisting more dental clinics which have the same commitment to provide high standards digital dental services in more efficient and effective way in hope to bring the benefits to more dental doctors and patients.

Innovation gives the direction for the future, and technology makes the future coming true. Weiyun AI & Robotic Group will be consistently making efforts to renew its sharp technology with outlooking the global trend while focusing on digital dental industry. As the leading tech firm in medical scenarios, Weiyun Group will keep concentrating on its AI technology advantages, establishing the close-loop digital dental industry chain, achieving the full coverage and complete solution of oral medical treatment, improving the treatment experiences and effects, therefore, leading the update of consumption as well as the industry

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