South Korean leisure know-how firm Galaxy Corporation has staged a synchronized efficiency involving 16 humanoid robots in New York as a part of an illustration combining robotics with Ok-pop and different leisure content material.
The corporate deployed the humanoid robots in Occasions Sq. for what it described as a Ok-pop “Peace Flash Mob”, held as a part of actions marking the United Nations Worldwide Day of Peace.
Galaxy Company, which is increasing into bodily AI and robotics, says the occasion was meant to exhibit how humanoid robots could possibly be integrated into reside leisure and public performances.
The corporate additionally offered a humanoid robotic referred to as “Schofield Stein” at Rockefeller Middle. The robotic is modeled on Galaxy Company CEO Schofield Choi and appeared alongside him in a staged dialog about human-robot interplay.
Through the presentation, the robotic mentioned: “I’m not right here to switch you. I’m right here to reside alongside you.”
It added: “Train me your humanity.”
Galaxy Company used the occasion to introduce what it calls “Soul AI”, its idea for creating AI and robots that incorporate human values and empathy alongside intelligence and bodily capabilities.
Choi says the corporate’s focus is on how individuals and more and more succesful robots will work together because the know-how turns into extra broadly deployed.
“By 2035, when my son is 15, robots could also be a part of on a regular basis life simply as smartphones are in the present day,” says Choi.
“Crucial query will not be how clever robots will turn into, however what sort of relationship we select to construct with them. I hope he gained’t develop up fearing robots, however slightly see them standing beside him – serving to, defending, and residing alongside him.”
The corporate additionally staged a “Peace Hug Problem” in Occasions Sq., throughout which Choi’s son embraced one of many humanoid robots.
“From me, to us. From us, to the world. That’s ONE WORLD. ONE PEACE,” Choi says.
Galaxy Company says it plans additional tasks combining leisure, cultural content material and superior robotics because it expands its actions in bodily AI.
