The Rise of Humanoid Robots in 2024

Friday - January 12 2024, 21:13 UTC - 10 months ago

In 2024, there will be significant developments in the field of humanoid robots with announcements from companies like Teslabot, Sanctuary AI, and Figure. Other companies are also in the race, driven by the demand for more efficient robots in various industries. Elon Musk plans to increase AI training compute by 5-10 times in 2024, with a goal of reaching 1500 Exaflops by December. ALOHA, an open-source robot, and Sanctuary AI's humanoid robots, have showcased impressive capabilities in automation and teleoperation. The future of humanoid robots and AI looks promising and we're just scratching the surface of its potential.

As the advancements in AI continue to accelerate, the tech industry is now shifting its focus towards humanoid robots. These robots are designed to resemble human beings in both appearance and behavior, making them more relatable and approachable for everyday tasks. In the year 2024, we can expect to see major developments in this field with announcements from companies like Teslabot, Sanctuary AI, and Figure.

However, these three companies are not the only ones working towards the advancement of humanoid robots. There are dozens of other companies also in the race, each with their own unique approach and technologies. One of the main factors driving this rapid growth and competition is the demand for more efficient and capable robots in various industries.

Nextbigfuture recently reported that Elon Musk plans to significantly increase the AI training compute from 5-10 times in 2024. This means that by October, we can expect to see a jump from 15 Exaflops to 100 Exaflops, and possibly even 150 Exaflops by December 2024. This is just a stepping stone towards Musk's ultimate goal of reaching 100 times the current capacity in 2024, which would be 1500 Exaflops of AI training compute.

But that's not all, Elon Musk also has a project lined up for 2025 in Kuwait, which will reportedly have a zettaflops of compute and a gigawatt of power. This is a clear indication of the immense potential and future growth of humanoid robots and AI.

One unique example of humanoid robots is the ALOHA, an open-source robot with standard off-the-shelf hardware, which is being developed by three Stanford PhDs. This robot is capable of performing household chores and cooking, making it a valuable addition to any household. This project also highlights the split in the industry, where some companies are focusing on fully autonomous AI, while others are incorporating teleoperation as well.

Another company making waves in this industry is Sanctuary AI, with about $100 million in funding. Their humanoid robots have already successfully performed various tasks at a Canadian Tire owned store, showcasing their advanced hand control and capabilities in automation and teleoperation. Interestingly, Sanctuary AI's humanoid robot was even able to make coffee two years ago, demonstrating the potential for these robots to be integrated into our daily lives.

In conclusion, the year 2024 will be a major turning point for humanoid robots and the overall development of AI. With rapid advancements in technology and growing demand, we can expect to see more capabilities and use cases for these robots. And with industry leaders like Elon Musk pushing for exponential growth, it's safe to say that we're just scratching the surface of what is possible with humanoid robots.