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This robot showcases ‘exceptional dexterity’ as it loads a dishwasher


NeoDavid has changed a lot in the last 14 years. A new video of the humanoid robot from the German Aerospace Center (DLR) at the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics showcases its “exceptional dexterity.” neoDavid’s finger joints can be controlled individually, which allows the robot to be seen loading and unloading a dishwasher as well […]

Based in Chicago, he previously ran social media accounts for BuzzFeed News and WTTW’s daily flagship program on PBS, “Chicago Tonight.” When they’re not tweeting, Cody can be found yelling about vampires on the Into the Twilight podcast. TechCrunch Space Every Monday, gets you up to speed on the latest advances in aerospace. The goal of neoDavid, according to DLR, is to get it “as close to human capabilities as possible.” Tech companies are continuing to expand their investments into humanoid robots and their potential capabilities, including Tesla’s Optimus bot and Figure’s Figure 02 robot.

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