This is an awesome deep dive on humanoid robots by Kate Rooney. We are proud that Digit was the only robot performing live and on-demand for the CNBC crew.
AI-powered robots are popping up across Silicon Valley. If some industry experts are right, they could help solve a global labor shortage. Companies like Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft and Nvidia have plowed billions of dollars into what are known as “humanoid” robots. These machines typically stand on two legs, and are designed to perform tasks meant for people. For now, they’re being deployed in warehouses. But proponents say the possibilities extend well beyond fulfillment centers.