Group 1 - WIRobotics launched its first general-purpose humanoid robot ALLEX, designed to respond to stimuli like a human and handle multiple tasks with 15 degrees of freedom (DOF) [2] - ALLEX can detect forces as low as 100 grams (gf) and is equipped with a gravity compensation mechanism providing 40 N of fingertip force, allowing it to perform high-load tasks efficiently [2] - The robot's lightweight design includes a mechanical hand weighing approximately 700 grams and a shoulder component weighing about 5 kilograms, enabling it to lift over 3 kilograms with a strength-to-weight ratio superior to many larger robots [2] Group 2 - Harvard researchers developed a new soft wearable robotic device that personalizes assistance for users by responding to their precise movements, enhancing daily task support [5] - The device consists of a vest with sensors and an inflatable balloon that provides mechanical assistance to weakened limbs, utilizing a machine learning model to track user movements and adjust support levels accordingly [5] Group 3 - Evri is testing a robotic delivery dog named Milo in Yorkshire, programmed to assist couriers in delivering packages and equipped with real-world training data, cameras, and laser mapping systems for safe navigation [8] - The deployment of Milo marks a significant milestone in the UK's "last mile" delivery, with plans for a fully autonomous version that can interact with the environment like a human courier [8] Group 4 - Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) successfully performed a single-port robotic kidney transplant, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery [11] - This method involves small incisions, significantly reducing pain and recovery time for patients compared to conventional procedures [11] Group 5 - Foxconn is preparing to produce humanoid robots in collaboration with NVIDIA, with a potential launch in the coming months [14] - The robots are part of NVIDIA's AI supply chain, with improvements made to their solutions, including advanced capabilities powered by a large language model (LLM) and robotic brain [14]