Apptronik partners with Google DeepMind to advance humanoid robots with AI [Video]

A year full of humanoid robot news is ending with more developments. Apptronik Inc. today announced that it has partnered with the Google DeepMind robotics team. The companies said the strategic partnership will combine artificial intelligence with robotics hardware, enabling humanoids to be more helpful to people in dynamic environments.

“We’re building a future where humanoid robots address urgent global challenges,” asserted Jeff Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Apptronik. “By combining Apptronik’s cutting-edge robotics platform with the Google DeepMind robotics team’s unparalleled AI expertise, we’re creating intelligent, versatile, and safe robots that will transform industries and improve lives.”

Other companies working on advancing AI and humanoids include Hillbot, Persona AI, LimX Dynamics, NVIDIA, and Sanctuary AI.

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