In a demonstration that left onlookers with a mix of awe and trepidation, Neo, the first consumer-ready humanoid robot built for home use, struggled to close a dishwasher door, its movements a blend of fluidity and fragility. The robot, created by 1X Technologies, a Norwegian robotics company backed by OpenAI, weighs around seventy pounds but can lift up to 150 pounds, thanks to its soft, tendon-driven joints designed to mimic human muscles.
As Joanna Stern from The Wall Street Journal observed, "That was close," after Neo nearly lost its balance. This scene, devoid of science fiction elements, highlighted both the promise and the challenges of integrating humanoid robots into American homes. According to Forbes, Neo is intended to assist with household chores such as watering the garden, folding laundry, or loading a dishwasher.
However, a significant hurdle --- - onboard intelligence. Currently, Neo's actions are controlled remotely by a human operator wearing a VR headset, largely due to latency issues associated with AI. The delay between receiving data and providing a response can be negligible in online conversations but proves problematic in the physical world.
The autonomous vehicle industry, including companies like Waymo and Tesla, has grappled with this issue for years.
The robot bends down to close the dishwasher. It hesitates for a few seconds as it struggles to catch the door handle.You might also find this interesting: See here
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