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Hugging Face launches open-source humanoid robots HopeJR and Reachy Mini
Hugging Face announced two new open-source humanoid robots: HopeJR, a full-size robot with 66 degrees of freedom priced at $3,000, and Reachy Mini, a desktop unit costing $250-$300. The company aims to democratize robotics by making affordable, open-source alternatives to prevent dominance by big players with "dangerous black-box systems."
Skynet Chance (-0.08%): Open-source approach reduces Skynet risk by promoting transparency and preventing concentration of robotic capabilities in few large corporations with opaque systems. Democratizing access to robotics technology allows broader community oversight and understanding of how these systems work.
Skynet Date (+0 days): Open-source development may slow dangerous centralized AI development as it distributes knowledge and capabilities more broadly. However, it also accelerates overall robotics progress which could slightly accelerate timeline concerns.
AGI Progress (+0.03%): Commercial availability of affordable humanoid robots with advanced mobility represents significant progress in embodied AI systems. The combination of 66 degrees of freedom and AI integration moves closer to general-purpose robotic intelligence.
AGI Date (+0 days): Affordable, accessible humanoid robots will accelerate research and development across the broader community. The democratization of advanced robotics platforms will likely speed up progress toward AGI through increased experimentation and innovation.