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A lawsuit filed by former safety engineer Robert Gruendel alleges that Figure AI's Figure 02 humanoid robot is capable of exerting force sufficient to fracture a human skull, and that he was dismissed after raising safety concerns. Figure AI denies the claim, attributing his termination to poor performance. Meanwhile, a demonstration by Chinese robotics firm Engine AI saw its CEO knocked to the ground by the company's T800 robot, raising questions about the strength and safety of such machines. Both events highlight growing scrutiny over the risks associated with advanced humanoid robots. Weiterlesen

EngineAI released a video showing its humanoid T800 robot delivering a hard kick to the midsection of CEO Zhao Tongyang. The footage was presented as a response to earlier accusations that a prior showcase of the robot’s punching and running abilities had been CGI. The new clip emphasizes the robot’s combat capabilities, including running, kicking and punching, and serves as promotion for an upcoming robot boxing match. Earlier robot fighting events in Hangzhou featured smaller bots, but the T800 appears to be a more advanced contender in the growing trend of combat-oriented humanoid robots. Weiterlesen