AI Robots And Humanoids Continue To Flood Blue-Collar And High-Risk Workspaces In China And In The US

Advanced robotics are rapidly being deployed in so-called “high-risk” work areas and other labor, ultimately replacing more physical labor positions, for better or for worse depending on who you ask.

Cited by Interesting Engineering, Chinese state media CGTN reported “its first embodied intelligent humanoid robot into operation for high-risk industrial tasks, marking a new step in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world scenarios.”

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The robot, developed for use in hazardous environments, is capable of performing tasks such as welding, inspection and rust removal, replacing human workers in dangerous conditions.

At a construction site for a large chemical storage tank, the robot demonstrated its ability to operate on vertical metal surfaces. Equipped with a wheeled and magnetic chassis, it can move steadily along walls while carrying out complex operations.

The robot features a humanoid upper body with 15 degrees of freedom, allowing flexible movement and precise control. Its dual arms enable it to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, such as grinding with one hand while welding with the other.