We May Not Know How Strong AI Humanoid Robots Really Are

Taken together, these two parallel news stories raise questions about what kind of information humanoid robot developers should share so that the risks of this technology are properly understood.

To see both of these robots in action, check out the latest episode of What the Future, embedded in this article.

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Robot demonstrations and lawsuits are raising questions and concerns about the capabilities -- and strength -- of humanoid robots.

First in the spotlight is the robotics company Figure AI, which is facing a lawsuit from former safety engineer Robert Gruendel. The lawsuit alleges the company's Figure 02 humanoid was shown in tests to be strong enough to "fracture a human skull," and that Gruendel was fired after raising concerns. Tech Computing

We May Not Know How Strong AI Humanoid Robots Really Are

Recent demonstrations and lawsuits over the strength of AI humanoid robots raise essential questions about safety standards.

Jesse Orrall Senior Video Producer