Is the Age of Everyday Robots Already Here?

Will robots be part of everyday life sooner than we think? At a recent trade show, Unitree's G1 humanoid robot captured people’s attention for its agility and compact size. While the G1 currently requires manual programming for movement and remains focused on research applications, global companies—especially in the automotive sector—are racing to deploy humanoid robots in controlled environments such as factories.

Major carmakers like Tesla and Hyundai are pushing to develop robots for factory use, highlighting their growing potential in industrial environments. Analysts suggest that Chinese companies are projected to dominate the market due to their robust supply chains, favorable government support, and significant research and development resources, positioning them as global leaders in robotics. As investments in humanoid robots continue to surge, innovations like Unitree's G1 robot show that the technology is progressing faster than expected.

Although the vision of humanoid robots handling everyday tasks at home is still distant, the rapid investment and increase in industrial focus suggests that widespread adoption in specific sectors may arrive sooner than expected. Editor Dr. Eduard Babulak discusses the advancements in robotics in his Scopus indexed book, Applied AI and Humanoid Robotics for the Ultra-Smart Cyberspace (ISBN: 9798369323991).

“Applied AI and Humanoid Robotics for the Ultra-Smart Cyberspace distinguishes itself from other computer science and information technology books by presenting current state-of-the-art research in AI driven cyberspace and humanoid-robotics. The book is a valuable reference for decision makers in robotics and the automation industry, bringing to light the most up-to-date solutions for the ultra-smart cyberspace driven by AI enabled humanoid-robots. This book presents current and future challenges for scholastic and industry experts to explore future horizons in applied AI & robotics innovation, research, and development of the most effective theoretical and practical solutions.”

- Dr. Eduard Babulak, National Science Foundation, USA