New AI Humanoid ROBOTS That Will Soon OUTPERFORME HUMANS
Shanghai's Agibot is set to revolutionize the Robotics industry by mass-producing humanoid robots, with plans to deliver 300 unit's by the end 2024, directly competing with Tesla's optimus.
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00:00All right guys, let's talk about the new frontier in robotics because things are heating
00:06up big time.
00:07We've got some insane developments that are basically bringing us into the future
00:11we've all been waiting for.
00:13Think humanoid robots, and not just as some distant sci-fi dream, but as something that's
00:17practically on our doorstep.
00:19We're talking mass production, deliveries starting this year, robots that can do everything
00:24from house chores to industrial tasks.
00:26And get this, these things are going to be direct competitors to Tesla's Optimus.
00:31So let's talk about it.
00:32First up, let's zoom in on Shanghai where things are getting real with the first ever
00:36humanoid robot factory.
00:38Shanghai is about to start cranking out humanoid robots like nobody's business.
00:42This factory, built by a local startup called Agibot, is set to start deliveries in October
00:47this year.
00:48By the end of 2024, they're aiming to ship out 300 robots, 200 of those are bipedal and
00:55100 are the wheeled variety.
00:57That's not a small feat at all.
01:04So Agibot is no newcomer, they've been working hard in the Lingang special area which is
01:09part of Shanghai's free trade zone since February last year.
01:12It's a prime spot for innovation thanks to some serious support from the local government.
01:17The company's founder, Peng Zhihui, was actually a genius youth recruit at Huawei where he
01:21worked on AI chips and algorithms before deciding to strike out on his own.
01:26And that move is really paying off.
01:28Just to give you an idea of what these robots can do, Agibot recently unveiled five new
01:32models at a launch event.
01:34These aren't your run-of-the-mill robots either, we're talking about bipedal and wheeled bots
01:38designed for a whole range of tasks, from interactive services and smart manufacturing
01:43to scientific research, data collection and even special operations.
01:47One of their bipedal humanoid robots, the Lingxi X1, is going to be open-sourced in
01:52a full-stack manner.
01:53This means they're publishing a lot of the design material and codes so developers around
01:57the world can get involved and push the technology even further.
02:02By November, the factory's production is expected to hit 100 units per month and will ramp up
02:07even more by December.
02:09This is like the start of an assembly line for the future, mass-producing humanoid robots
02:15that could potentially become as common as smartphones.
02:18Now let's talk competition, because you know where this is going.
02:21The minute you hear humanoid robots, you gotta think about Tesla and their Optimus project.
02:26Elon Musk has been hyping up Optimus as the next big thing.
02:30And honestly, the stakes are high.
02:32But Agibot's founder Peng Zerhui isn't backing down, he's pretty much laid it out
02:36there that Agibot is going head-to-head with Tesla.
02:39So what makes Agibot's robots a contender against the might of Tesla?
02:43First off, their flagship model, the Wenzheng A2, is nothing to sneeze at.
02:46This thing stands 175 centimeters, 5 foot 8 tall, weighs 55 kilograms, which is around
02:52120 pounds, and is packed with sensors and AI that allow it to see, hear, and understand
02:58a whole bunch of inputs like text, audio, and visual data.
03:02It's designed to be incredibly precise, so precise that it can thread a needle, which
03:07is something that even a lot of humans struggle with.
03:10Peng and his team are super confident in their commercialization and cost control abilities.
03:15They believe that they can roll out these robots more efficiently and at a lower cost
03:19than Tesla.
03:20Peng's vision is not just about selling robots, it's about making them accessible
03:23and practical in a way that hasn't been done before.
03:27My name is Wenzheng A2.
03:29I am a smart robot that is designed to communicate with the outside world.
03:32My design philosophy is based on a deep understanding of human behavior and judgment.
03:36With Agibot planning to ship 300 units by the end of this year, they're not just talking
03:41big, they're actually delivering.
03:43But here's the thing, the humanoid robot space is rapidly becoming a new battleground
03:47in the tech world, especially between the U.S. and China.
03:51We're talking about a market that's projected to be worth over 20 billion yuan, that's
03:56about 2.8 billion USD, by 2026.
04:00That's a massive leap from the 3.9 billion yuan market size in 2023, and everyone wants
04:06a piece of that pie.
04:07Agibot isn't going it alone, either.
04:09They've got some serious backing from major players like venture capital firm Hongshan
04:13Hill House Investment and even BYD, which is one of China's electric vehicle giants.
04:18With this level of support and Peng's impressive track record, remember, he was pulling in
04:22a cool 2 million yuan a year at Huawei before he left.
04:25The future looks bright for Agibot.
04:27Now if you think Agibot and Tesla are the only ones in this game, think again.
04:31Enter Unitree Robotics, another Chinese company that's been making waves with their own
04:36humanoid robots.
04:37Their G1 model is already making headlines, especially because it's priced at just $16,000.
04:44That's a fraction of what some of the other bots in this space are going for.
04:47Unitree originally focused on four-legged robots, think robodogs, but they've quickly
04:52pivoted to bipedal humanoids.
04:54The G1 is their latest offering, and it's pretty impressive.
04:58It's got a visor-like face, three-digit hands, and can do some seriously complex moves
05:02like leaping, twisting, and even dancing.
05:05In fact, there's a video out there showing it tackling stairs cluttered with debris,
05:10jogging, and even resisting a few intentional pushes from one of the developers.
05:15This thing is built to perform, and it's ready for mass production.
05:18What's cool about the G1 is its versatility.
05:21It stands 1.32 meters tall, weighs 35 kilograms, and can fold down small enough to fit in a
05:28cupboard.
05:29It's got 23 degrees of freedom in its joints, meaning it can move in a very human-like way.
05:34On top of that, it's equipped with 3D LiDAR, a RealSense depth camera, noise-canceling
05:39microphones for voice commands, and a stereo speaker for responses.
05:43The battery gives you about two hours of use on a single charge, which isn't bad at all
05:47for a humanoid robot.
05:49So what's the deal with Unitrix G1?
05:51Well, at $16,000, this robot could very well become the household butler we've all been
05:56waiting for.
05:57It's not just a gadget, it's a glimpse into a future where robots could be as common
06:02in our homes as vacuum cleaners or dishwashers.
06:05And with mass production on the horizon, that future might be closer than we think.
06:10Now there is also Stardust Intelligence and their new AstroBot S1, which was just launched
06:14on August 19th this year.
06:17AstroBot is designed from the ground up with AI in mind, and it's aiming to be the most
06:21versatile, intelligent, and useful robot assistant out there.
06:25The S1 is packed with cutting-edge technology that allows it to perform a wide range of
06:30tasks, from ironing clothes and sorting items to cooking stir-fry and even stacking cups
06:35competitively.
06:36It's got a design-for-AI architecture, which means it's not just about following commands.
06:41It can learn, adapt, and think on its own.
06:44It's almost like having a human assistant, but without the need for breaks or vacations.
06:49What really sets the S1 apart is its ability to handle complex, long-sequence tasks.
06:54We're talking about preparing food, brewing kung fu tea, and even performing musical instruments.
06:59It can mimic Wing Chun martial arts and shoot basketballs with the precision of a pro.
07:04Stardust Intelligence has clearly put a lot of thought into making this robot not just
07:07functional but highly skilled and adaptable.
07:10The S1's hardware is just as impressive as its AI.
07:14It features a unique rigid-flexible coupled transmission mechanism that monitors forced
07:18transmission in real-time.
07:20This allows it to control its movements with incredible precision, avoiding accidents or
07:25damage during operation.
07:27And because it's designed for universal applications, it can be used in research, commercial settings,
07:33or even at home.
07:34Stardust Intelligence is pushing the boundaries of what robots can do, and they're planning
07:39to complete the commercialization of the S1 by the end of 2024.
07:44With its ability to understand and interact with the world like a human, the S1 is a major
07:49step toward achieving Artificial General Intelligence, AGI.
07:54And given its self-developed components and cost advantages, it could be a game-changer
07:58in the AI and robotic space.
08:01So essentially, the race isn't just about building the coolest robot, it's about making
08:06them practical, affordable, and something we can all actually use.
08:11The next few years will be key as these companies fine-tune their tech and get ready to launch
08:17their robots into the world.
08:19For us, it's an exciting time.
08:21Robots are becoming more than just machines, they're becoming partners, helpers, maybe
08:26even friends.
08:27So keep an eye on these developments, because the future is happening right now.
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08:35And let us know in the comments which robot are you most excited about, and why.
08:39We'd love to hear your thoughts.
08:41Thanks for watching, and I'll see you in the next one.