n the not-so-distant future, human-like robots will be as ubiquitous as the automobile or smartphone – if Agility Robotics’ vision of the future comes to life.
The current model of Digit is limited to loading and unloading bins, stacking items and completing simple tasks. In front of a small audience Tuesday night, the robot showcased its ability to operate autonomously and problem solve in real time, thanks to OpenAI’s ChatGPT 4.0 AI integrated into its software.
Due to safety regulations implemented by Agility Robotics, humans must also stay six feet away from Digit. “We need thousands of hours of robots operating to show and prove the safety case for those before we feel comfortable,” said Hurst. He estimates it could be several years before the robots could move and work seamlessly alongside humans.
In Hollywood, the Writers Guild of America, ended a months-long strike after studio executives agreed to limit the use of artificial intelligence, which writers feared would threaten their jobs and salaries. Actors remain on strike; the use of AI to generate actors’ likeness is one of the sticking points.“If you were to hire a million robots all at once to do something – that’s disruptive. That’s also not going to happen.