Humanoid robot 4NE-1 from Germany's Neura can reportedly literally change its forearms to overcome any task in an office or household, as per a released video from the robotics company.

The video displays the humanoid robot completing different daily tasks like organizing items, transporting packages, cutting vegetables, and possibly ironing a t-shirt or shirt.

The video, composed of edited segments, demonstrates 4NE-1's proficiency in every task. Yet, the details of how much editing was done and the circumstances under which the robot accomplished these accomplishments have not been disclosed.

Neura's website states that the 4NE-1 is a humanoid robot that can perform various daily tasks and industrial duties.

It is important to mention that Neura had the opportunity to utilize Nvidia's range of services, models, and computing platforms for creating, training, and constructing future humanoid robots. As stated by the company, the humanoid robot is 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) tall, which is considered an average human height.

Also, it weighs approximately 176 pounds (80 kg) and has no trouble carrying loads up to 33 pounds (15 kg). 4NE-1 operates on the Neuraverse platform the company, with a top speed of 1.8 miles per hour (3 kph) as detailed on the company's website. 

One of the numerous unique features of the humanoid robot is its interchangeable forearms, which can be swapped out based on the need to perform a particular task.

The company claims that the robot is genuinely cooperative and can effortlessly handle all mundane tasks for humans in both home and work environments.

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Neura and Nvidia

NEURA's product lineup consists of cobots tailored for existing industrial uses (LARA series), the pioneering cognitive cobot (MAiRA), mobile robots and manipulators, and the 4NE-1 humanoid robot. This gives the NVIDIA Omniverse the widest range of robot options all in one AI-integrated platform.

Starting in September 2024, all Neuraverse partners and customers will reportedly receive advantages from the base model of NVIDIA's Project GR00T and its associated upgrades.

The combination of the NVIDIA Jetson Thor with cognitive solutions from NEURA Robotics boosts on-device AI performance, providing excellent results in edge scenarios.

The Omniverse and the Neuraverse platform merging will create a worldwide technology ecosystem, accelerating the progress of cognitive and humanoid robots.

David Reger, the creator and forward thinker behind NEURA Robotics, praised the partnership, emphasizing that this endeavor perfectly reflects the organization's goal of benefiting mankind through innovative robotic advancements. 

Expressive Robots

Regarding other developments in the world of robots, Disney's bipedal robot is one of the newest advancements in the entertainment robotics sector as it smoothly moves across rough terrain often seen in theme parks with expressive and dynamic motion.

Disney Research states that legged robots have shown impressive skills in navigating difficult terrain, but the challenge lies in designing and using them for entertainment purposes.

To engage human viewers, robots need to possess more than just balance and agility. They also need to elicit emotions in their spectators and be captivating and expressive. A robot was created by a team at Disney Research in Zurich, led by research scientist Moritz Bächer, using mainly 3D printing technology within a year.

This two-legged robot is distinguished for its advancements in technology. Priority is placed on the character-driven mechanical design that emphasizes expressive movements. It enables the robot to convey a wide range of emotions and create a stronger bond with the audience.  

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