Hugging Face Unveils Groundbreaking Open Robotics Initiative
Hugging Face Launches Open Robotics Project
Hugging Face, renowned for its well-regarded open-source machine learning platform and its competitor to ChatGPT, Hugging Chat, has announced a significant new venture into the realm of robotics. This initiative, aimed at fostering open innovation in robotics, was revealed by Remi Cadene, a former staff scientist at Tesla, in a post on X.
In his announcement, Cadene expressed enthusiasm for joining Hugging Face to pioneer an open-source robotics project, emphasizing that “open” refers to open-source, not to OpenAI. He also mentioned that Hugging Face is currently seeking engineers to help develop real robots in Paris, demonstrating the project’s international scope.
A job posting for an “Embodied Robotics Engineer” highlights the project’s objectives, which focus on “designing, building, and maintaining open-source and low-cost robotic systems that incorporate AI technologies, especially deep learning and embodied AI.” The role will involve working alongside machine learning engineers and researchers to create cutting-edge robotics solutions aimed at redefining the possibilities within the field.
The responsibilities include constructing affordable robots using readily available components and 3D-printed parts, while also integrating advanced AI technologies into these systems. This marks a significant shift for Hugging Face, whose previous focus primarily revolved around software, as they now aim to bring artificial intelligence into the physical domain through accessible robotic platforms.
This development comes amidst broader interest and investments in robotics and AI, further highlighting the importance of open-source collaboration in driving innovation in technology.
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