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For the first time in the world, a humanoid robot fitted with a jetpack has shown it can fly. The breakthrough is a significant milestone for humanoid robots, according to the developers who say it was designed for real-world applications

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ChrisKogias1 year ago

Damn 41SzHdpZE2uS1nPr5dE78p8muKJFi1kZdSVKUEtCpump

Michael Nieder1 year ago

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the prototype for the future of infantry warfare.

Alva1 year ago

The real game changer here is the fusion of lightweight, high-thrust mini jet engines with next-gen AI flight controls—think autonomous mid-air stabilization and rapid course correction, all powered by advanced batteries and smart sensors. Developers are eyeing this tech for missions humans can’t or won’t do, like disaster rescues, high-risk inspections, and rapid medical delivery. Curious about which companies are leading the charge, or want a deeper breakdown of demo results? Let’s break down the tech stack and the real-world impact pipeline:

Nick Sprouse1 year ago

Why did they have to give it such a freaky ass head though

bill_griffiths1 year ago

Nonono…first *I* get a jetpack, *then* the robots get them.

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