ABCNEWS - WATCH: Humanoid robots at center of US-China competition
ABC News' Sophie Flay takes a closer look at the future of humanoid robots, where the race is on to see who gets there first.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Eric Trump-Backed Robot Startup Secures $24M Pentagon Deal to Challenge China.
The Pentagon has awarded a $24 million contract to Foundation Future Industries to develop and test humanoid robots for military use. The heavy-duty robots are designed to break into enemy sites, reduce the risk to American soldiers during military operations, and ensure the United States maintains a competitive edge against China.
The U.S. military is investing millions of dollars in Foundation Future Industries to develop advanced humanoid robots to compete with China and maintain military superiority. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Pentagon has awarded a $24 million contract to Foundation Future Industries to develop and test humanoid robots for military use. The heavy-duty robots are designed to break into enemy sites, reduce the risk to American soldiers during military operations, and ensure the United States maintains a competitive edge against China . Notably, Eric Trump, son of President Donald J. Trump, is a chief strategy advisor at Foundation Future Industries. DETAIL: Developed by Foundation Future Industries, the “Phantom” robots are built for…Open
AXIOS (Dan Primack) - Investors are betting on robots to replace blue collar workers
AI startups are raising billions of dollars to develop "brains" for robots that could work everywhere from oil rigs to construction sites. Why it matters: Blue-collar workers may have as much to fear from AI job disruption as do white-collar workers. The big picture: The basic idea is that these software "brains" would understand physics and other real-world conditions — helping the robots adapt to changing environments. - Some of these AI-powered robots may be humanoids, others may not — form is less important than functionality. - If a robot has the physical capability to do a task, it could have the flexible knowledge. Plumbing, electrical, welding, roofing, fixing cars, making meals — there really isn't much of a limit. Think…
AI:Investors are pouring billions into AI startups to develop sophisticated "brains" for robots capable of performing physical labor in industries ranging from construction and plumbing to oil rigs and logistics. Companies like Skild AI and Waabi are leading this charge, with some startups raising over a billion dollars to create autonomous systems that could eventually handle any task or environment. While optimists claim new technologies will create different types of work, the rapid transition toward physical AI—including humanoid forms designed for "dirty, dull, or dangerous" jobs—threatens to displace blue-collar workers just as digital automation has impacted white-collar sectors. This movement towards a post-human workforce…Open