Robots aren’t just for science fiction anymore.

Toyota and Boston Dynamics have joined forces to develop humanoid robots that could make assembly lines safer and caregiving more efficient.

Discover what this game-changing partnership means for the future with Adobe’s new project update 👇

🤝 Sponsored

There’s a reason 400,000 professionals read this daily.

Join The AI Report, trusted by 400,000+ professionals at Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Get daily insights, tools, and strategies to master practical AI skills that drive results.

Sign up now for free and work smarter, not harder.

🤖 Toyota x Boston Dynamics

Toyota’s research arm and Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics are partnering to fast-track development in AI-driven humanoid robots.

The collaboration will combine Toyota Research Institute’s expertise in behavior-based AI with Boston Dynamics’ advanced robotics, such as the Atlas humanoid robot.

Here’s what this means for the future of robotics:

• Powerful Combination of Expertise: Toyota’s advancements in AI learning models pair with Boston Dynamics’ robotic dexterity, creating a unique foundation for multifunctional robots.

• Focus on Real-World Applications: The joint project will explore practical AI-powered robot applications for factory work and elder care, with long-term goals of widespread home and industrial use.

• Generative AI in Robotics: Leveraging generative AI, the partnership aims to enable robots to learn multiple tasks quickly much like ChatGPT’s language adaptability. Toyota’s research in “diffusion policy” could allow robots to seamlessly switch between diverse skills, from cooking to folding laundry.

While no specific timeline has been disclosed, this collaboration could pave the way for more versatile robots with applications far beyond the factory floor, marking a significant step toward human-robot integration in daily life.

🎥 Adobe Project Super Sonic

I’m genuinely excited about Project Super Sonic, Adobe’s latest prototype that uses AI to generate sound effects a feature they just showed off at Adobe’s MAX conference. This tool could be a game-changer for anyone looking to boost their video content, and here’s why I think it stands out:

• Text-to-Audio Generation: Like some other tools, Super Sonic lets you create sound effects from a text prompt, making it quick and easy to add audio that fits your video scenes perfectly.

• Object Recognition for Sound: Here’s where it gets interesting Super Sonic allows you to click on objects in a video frame to generate the exact sounds you’d expect, integrating visual and audio AI in one seamless step.

• Voice-Controlled Sound Effects: But this is the real "wow" feature. You can record yourself imitating sounds say, a swoosh or a clap and Super Sonic will match the timing and energy to create professional-quality audio. It’s like turning your voice (or even an instrument) into a tool for sound design.

Justin Salamon, Adobe’s head of Sound Design AI, shared that the team’s goal is to give creators full control over sound, making it a truly expressive tool.

Whenever you’re ready, there are 2 ways we can help you:

1. Help you promote your product and service to 150k+ engineers, AI enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, creators, and founders. Sponsor us

2. Help you build a irresistible brand on 𝕏/Twitter and LinkedIn in less than 6 months. We’ve helped 100+ creators from YouTube, entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and people like yourself. Contact us here: [email protected]

Thanks for reading…

That’s a wrap.

What's on your mind?

Share your best ideas with us at [email protected].

We'll bring your ideas to life. Send them our way, and we'll get to work on making them a reality.