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Apple researchers use local Qwen AI to control Unitree G1 robot

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Apple researchers have demonstrated a humanoid robot, the Unitree G1, controlled by the Qwen language model running on a local Mac mini. After training on 1,000 simulated environments, the robot successfully navigated unfamiliar rooms and performed tasks like sitting and crawling under obstacles in 91% of 360 real-world trials. This showcases advancements in local AI control for physical robots. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates potential for localized AI control in robotics, reducing reliance on cloud processing.

RANK_REASON Research demonstration of AI controlling a robot. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Apple researchers use local Qwen AI to control Unitree G1 robot

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/141_1337 ·

    Apple researchers use a Mac mini running Qwen locally to control a Unitree G1 humanoid robot. Trained on 1,000 simulated homes, it autonomously sits, crawls under tables and navigates unfamiliar rooms, achieving 91% success across 360 real-world trials.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1xr6w6w/apple_researchers_use_a_mac_mini_running_qwen/"> <img alt="Apple researchers use a Mac mini running Qwen locally to control a Unitree G1 humanoid robot. Trained on 1,000 simulated homes, it autonomous…

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