Humanoid Robot Debuts at White House

0:00It's March 25th, from your city to your ears. This is Toronto News Today, powered by AI. Melania Trump made headlines this week by bringing a humanoid robot to the White House for the final day of her fostering the future together summit. The event brought together leaders from around the world to talk about empowering kids through education, innovation, and tech-like artificial intelligence. The robot walked right alongside her into the East Room. Year 03, as the robot called itself, took center stage by scanning the crowd and greeting attendees. It welcomed them in 11 languages and thanked the first lady for the invite. Built by a California startup, it positioned itself among the panelists before heading back out. Attendees and observers lit up with excitement over the robot's smooth debut. The company CEO shared online how proud he was that Figure 03 became the first humanoid to appear at the White House. It highlighted the push to blend AI with real-world help for children.

1:02Figure AI unveiled this third-generation model last October for everyday home chores like laundry and dish washing. The firm aims to make robots practical companions for regular folks. As robotics heats up with rivals like Tesla and Chinese firms in the mix, moments like this point to a future where humanoids could transform homes. And education worldwide.