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Humanoid Robot Runs on Lab-Grown Neurons
Confirmed
In Short: Australian firm Cortical Labs has connected lab-grown human neurons to a humanoid robot, enabling real-time responses.
Australian firm Cortical Labs has connected lab-grown human neurons to a humanoid robot, enabling real-time responses. The neurons, derived from human skin cells, are developed into clusters called organoids and attached to electrodes.
The robot's hands are designed for grasping and manipulating objects, while its cameras and sensors help it interpret its surroundings. This technology could revolutionize the way humanoid robots interact with their environment.
According to a statement by the researchers, the brainy robot is the “world’s first open-source brain-on-chip intelligent complex information interaction system.”
The robot's responses are achieved within a 10 to 100 millisecond loop, similar to human hand and mouth movements.
Robots that are becoming remarkably capable machines at their physical control still struggle with the higher order control required to learn quickly or adapt when conditions change.
Unitree Robotics, the world's biggest humanoid robot maker, made its stock market debut in Shanghai, with its shares ending their first day of trading up by more than 460%. The firm shipped more than 5,500 humanoid robots last year as demand for the technology grows.
What this adds
The use of lab-grown neurons in humanoid robots represents a significant step towards biological computing, opening new possibilities for real-time interaction.
The unveiling of this technology comes amid a growing push to develop humanoid robots capable of performing increasingly complex physical tasks.
While the concept of biocomputing may seem unusual, it could lead to more efficient and adaptable robots in various applications, from home assistance to industrial use.
Background
Humanoid robots are being deployed in warehouses, homes, and even at marathons, signaling a new era of automation.
Humanoid robots are being deployed for cleaning homes and serving as traffic police at the 2026 Hangzhou Marathon.
What's confirmed
- Australian firm Cortical Labs has connected lab-grown human neurons to a humanoid robot, enabling real-time responses. The neurons, derived from human skin cells, are developed into clusters called organoids and attached to electrodes.
- The robot's hands are designed for grasping and manipulating objects, while its cameras and sensors help it interpret its surroundings. This technology could revolutionize the way humanoid robots interact with their environment.
- The robot's responses are achieved within a 10 to 100 millisecond loop, similar to human hand and mouth movements.
- Robots that are becoming remarkably capable machines at their physical control still struggle with the higher order control required to learn quickly or adapt when conditions change.
- Unitree Robotics, the world's biggest humanoid robot maker, made its stock market debut in Shanghai, with its shares ending their first day of trading up by more than 460%. The firm shipped more than 5,500 humanoid robots last year as demand for the technology grows.
What's still developing
- Connecting cultured human neurons to a humanoid robot's control system allowed it to respond in real time, opening new possibilities for biological computing.
- As part of its push into robotics, Meta has built a prototype humanoid robot that's meant to help out around people's homes, according to The Information.
- According to The Information 's sources, the robot weighs roughly 106 lbs and is about 1.5 meters tall, or approximately five feet tall.
- Gasgoo Munich- Humanoid robot stocks have been gaining momentum recently.
- It sounds like a scene straight out of a science-fiction film, but China's robotics company Unitree is showcasing just how far humanoid robots are pushing the limits of physical performance.
- Humanoid robots require a combination of sophisticated hardware and software to perform such manoeuvres.
- The unveiling comes amid China's growing push to develop humanoid robots capable of performing increasingly complex physical tasks.
- Also read: Figure AI’s 348-mile humanoid endurance test examines the challenges of keeping robots moving reliably over extended periods.
- Figure AI’s Figure 03 humanoid robot reportedly walked 348 miles in nine days.
Sources
- BBClink
- Futurismlink
- The Scientistlink
- ScienceAlertlink
- Engadgetlink
- Autonewslink
- BBClink
- Freethinklink
- Philink
- Indiatodaylink
- Scitechdailylink
- Oceannewslink
- Techrepubliclink
- Axioslink
- WarpBeat — background on I watched a humanoid robot clean my apartment. It felt like a taste of the future. link
- WarpBeat — background on I watched a humanoid robot clean my apartment. It felt like a taste of the future. link