Jesse Orrall

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Video Producer at CNET

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Humanoid Robot Boxing: Unitree G1 Battle Royale - Video

6 days ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall
Highlights From World's First Humanoid Robot Kickboxing Tournament

6 days ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

China recently hosted a kickboxing tournament for humanoid robots and we've compiled all the highlights in one place. Six Unitree G1 humanoid robots and the humans operating them fought for the top spot in what was billed as "the world's first combat competition exclusively featuring humanoid robots."Each "fighter" was a Unitree G1 EDU model, the most advanced robot in Unitree's G1 lineup, armed with special combat training including straight punches, hooks, kicks, and knees.
Google Is Putting Its Gemini AI Into Robots

1 week ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

At Google's recent I/O developer conference, the tech giant featured a demo of its Gemini AI animating Aloha 2 robots. Developers describe these robotic arms as a relatively low-cost option for teleoperation and data gathering and a full tabletop setup costs more than $30,000. The demo was part of Google's AI Sandbox and featured two pairs of Aloha 2 robot arms, cameras and microphones where visitors could give the robots instructions.
What Google's Gemini Means for Robotics - Video

1 week ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall
New Viral Airbike Looks Like a Star Wars Speeder Bike - Video

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

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New Viral Airbike Looks Like a Star Wars Speeder Bike

2 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

On May 4, aka Star Wars Day, Volonaut released a video of someone dressed as an Imperial scout trooper riding the company's new Airbike. Volonaut says the Airbike boasts a top speed of 124 mph and is seven times lighter than a traditional motorcycle due to the use of carbon fiber materials. Instead of propellers, Volonaut's Airbike is powered by jet propulsion, giving the vehicle a smaller footprint and greater maneuverability in tight spaces.
24 Hours with Unitree's Go2 Pro Robot Dog - Video

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall
24 Hours With Unitree's Go2 Pro Robot Dog

3 weeks ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

Unitree sent us their Go2 Pro robot dog to try out so we put it through a gauntlet of challenges in our first 24 hours together. We built an obstacle course in the CNET office to test the robot's AI obstacle avoidance mode. Then, we ran the Go2 Pro up and down stairs and rocky hills to test its balance. We tested its autonomous follow mode with a stroll through the park. We even brought it to a dog park to get some reactions and see how it compares to the real deal.
A Robot Dog for Under $5K: Unboxing Unitree's Go2 Pro - Video

1 month ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

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Unitree Teaching Humanoid Robots to Fight - Video

1 month ago | cnet.com | Jesse Orrall

Unitree Teaching Humanoid Robots to Fight Unitree revealed a new video of its G1 humanoid robots boxing, announcing that livestream robot combat is in the works. Here's everything we know about the hands-throwing humanoids.