A robotics showcase was held at the European Parliament in Brussels, featuring humanoid robots that can wave, perform household tasks, and demonstrate different movements. The event highlights Europe's growing interest in robotics due to its ageing population and shrinking workforce. Researchers believe that humanoid machines could potentially replace factory workers with minimal changes to existing infrastructure, but note that the technology is still largely experimental. AI advancements are improving robots' ability to interact with their surroundings and adapt to changing environments.
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Researchers showcased AI-powered robots at the European Parliament in Brussels, demonstrating their ability to perform tasks such as waving, household chores, and different types of movement. The event highlighted growing interest in robotics, particularly in Europe where an ageing population and a shrinking workforce are expected. The developers behind these robots claim that AI is improving their ability to perceive their surroundings and handle objects, allowing them to work alongside people and adapt to changing environments. However, the technology remains largely experimental and has not yet reached the point where humanoid machines can take on factory tasks without significant changes to existing infrastructure.
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Humanoid robots wave, carry out household tasks and demonstrate different ways of moving at a robotics showcase in Brussels.
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The event at the European Parliament highlights growing interest in robotics as Europe faces an ageing population and a shrinking workforce.
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Researchers say humanoid machines could eventually take on factory tasks without major changes to existing infrastructure, although the technology remains largely experimental.
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Developers say AI is improving robots' ability to perceive their surroundings and handle objects, allowing them to work alongside people and adapt to changing environments.
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