Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China’s Hardware Capital

Operating a Humanoid With Your Body Is a Hot Job in China’s Hardware Capital

At IO-AI Tech, a startup about 45 minutes north of downtown Shenzhen, China, I glimpsed a wacky new frontier of blue-collar work. Workers wearing the company’s VR headsets, handheld controllers, and motion-tracking gear remotely control humanoid robots for workplaces like factory floors and convenience stores. The company wants the robots to do useful work, like … Read more

Need a New Lamp? Here Are 7 Bright Ideas

Need a New Lamp? Here Are 7 Bright Ideas

The latest advances in lighting technology for the home are on display in these seven stately specimens. With color temperature sliders and LED lighting guides that create a diffuse glow, these lamps are able to set any kind of mood. They’re also designed to multitask; some are safe for use indoors and out, wireless models … Read more