Russia’s AIdol: The Humanoid Robot’s Rocky Debut
This week, Russia introduced AIdol, its first domestically produced AI-powered humanoid robot, during a live demonstration that took an unexpected turn. Despite the initial excitement, AIdol faceplanted on stage, revealing the challenges Russia faces in the AI and robotics race against global leaders.
Key Highlights:
- First Impression: AIdol waved to the crowd as it entered, yet moments later, it lost balance and fell.
- CEO’s Insight: Vladimir Vitukhin stated calibration issues, due to lighting sensitivity, led to the mishap. He described it as a valuable learning moment.
- Capabilities: AIdol can walk, manipulate objects, and engage in communication for up to six hours autonomously, expressing various emotions.
- Local Manufacturing: 77% of AIdol’s components are Russian-made, with plans to increase to 93% by mass production.
This rocky debut underscores the hurdles Russia faces amid international sanctions impacting its robotics sector.
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