This Humanoid Robot Is a Terrifyingly Competent Office Intern

Humanoid robots might be able to run, dance, and occasionally kick people, but to become truly human, they’re going to need to learn how to do all sorts of menial chores at work. Flexion Robotics, a Swiss startup founded by ex-Nvidia robotics researchers, thinks it has the solution. The company has developed a way to train robots to perform complex tasks that involve simple skills like opening doors, climbing stairs, and carrying boxes. The key is to teach the robots individual skills in simulation, then have a master AI algorithm determine how to use them. Most demo videos show humanoids that...