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Neo Gamma is an update to theNeo Beta1X introduced six months ago.
At the time, the company claimed its black and gray humanoid robot was undergoing home trials.
In the video, it showed the bot briefly interacting with (even hugging) a human companion.
It left me and other roboticists I talked to skeptical.
Recently, the company unveiled Neo Gamma, a robot with numerous aesthetic and technical improvements.
There are new “emotive” LED ear rings that the company thinks will help improve communication.
Movement’s gotten an upgrade, too.
Neo Gamma’s arms can now swing, and its walk is smoother than that of the Beta model.
Additionally, the robot can now sit down in a chair.
As with Neo Beta, Neo Gamma integrates AI.
It cleans, makes and serves coffee, pours wine, and collects the groceries from its owner.
Neo Gamma even cleans windows.
But it’s a lonely existence.
When it serves coffee, they barely look up.
As it vacuums the rug, it doesn’t even get a glance.
It takes a seat on the couch and stares into space.
Is this the “life” we anticipate for our humanoid companions with us, but separate?
I guess I wonder if 1X could have shown me a bit more natural human-to-robot interaction.
In the meantime, I think I need to cheer up and go watch a fun cat video.
