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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang predicts widespread usage of Humanoid Robots by the general population

In a recent interview, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang shared his vision for the future, predicting that humanoid robots will soon become mainstream products, revolutionizing various industries.

Huang emphasized that manufacturing costs for humanoid robots will be surprisingly low, comparable to the price range of cheap cars. He proposed a price range of $10,000 to $20,000 for these robots, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.

Drawing parallels with the automotive industry, Huang highlighted the potential flexibility and versatility of robots in certain man-made environments. He suggested that these robots could handle dangerous, repetitive, or tedious tasks, enhancing efficiency and safety in workplaces.

You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog for under $10,000

Flamethrowers are not specifically regulated in 48 US states, although general product liability and criminal laws may still apply to their use and sale. They are not considered firearms by federal agencies. Specific restrictions exist in Maryland, where flamethrowers require a Federal Firearms License to own, and California, where the range of flamethrowers cannot exceed 10 feet.

Even so, to state the obvious, flamethrowers can easily burn both things and people, starting fires and wreaking havoc if not used safely. Accordingly, the Thermonator might be one Christmas present you should skip for little Johnny this year.

Taste Buds Meet Technology: AI’s Impact on Personalized Taste Experiences

The recent collaboration between Kaffa Roastery and Elev highlights the potential of AI in food science, particularly in creating personalized taste experiences.

Taste Buds Meet TechnologyThe recent collaboration between Kaffa Roastery and Elev, a Finnish AI consultancy, has shed light on the potential of artificial intelligence in the world of food science. By leveraging AI models to create a unique coffee blend tailored to enthusiasts’ tastes, this partnership has opened up a new realm of possibilities for personalized food experiences. But what if AI could go beyond just coffee blends? Imagine a future where AI can help individuals discover their unique taste profiles and create recipes specifically designed for their palates. This new approach to cooking could transform the way we think about food and our relationship with it.

Flamethrowing robot dog goes on sale in US

A US company has built a flame-throwing robot dog capable f shooting jets of fire up to 30 feet that is available for purchase online.

Called the Thermonator, the four-legged robot comes equipped with an ARC Flamethrower mounted on its back.

Designed by Ohio-based firm Throwflame, the $9,420 (£7,600) robot is not advertised as a weapon, with the manufacturer suggesting possible uses include wildlife control, snow and ice removal and general entertainment.

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Tesla’s Optimus robots to be sold soon? Elon Musk shares major update

Humanoid robots have been in development for many years by Japan’s Honda and Hyundai Motor’s Boston Dynamics. Earlier this year, Microsoft and Nvidia-backed startup Figure said it had signed a partnership with German automaker BMW to deploy humanoid robots in the car maker’s facility in the US.

Elon Musk said before that robot sales could become a larger part of the Tesla business. He said, “I think Tesla is best positioned of any humanoid robot maker to be able to reach volume production with efficient inference on the robot itself.”

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