Chinese startup Unitree is introducing the R1, a humanoid robot priced at just under $6,000. Designed to impress with stunts like cartwheels and handstands, the R1 highlights technical achievement rather than practical household skills.<br /> The article Unitree's affordable humanoid R1 robot impresses with stunts but might stumble over Moravec appeared first on THE DECODER. [...]
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