Chinese Startup Launches Ultra-Realistic Humanoid Robot Head

Khaosod•International•19d ago

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Chinese startup AheadForm has launched Origin M1, a humanoid robot head capable of highly realistic micro-expressions.

•AheadForm, founded in 2024 by Hu Yuhang, developed the Origin M1 humanoid robot head.
•The Origin M1 uses 25 to 42 brushless micro-motors to control artificial muscles under silicone to mimic human facial expressions.
•The top model of Origin M1 is priced at approximately 150,000 US dollars (around 4.8 to 5 million baht).
•The robot head features internal pupil cameras, microphones, and speakers for environmental scanning and interaction.

•AheadForm was founded in 2024 by Hu Yuhang, an engineer trained at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab in New York, USA.
•AheadForm launched the Origin M1 humanoid robot head designed to break the barrier between humans and machines.
•Origin M1 utilizes 25 to 42 brushless micro-motors to create detailed facial movements known as micro-expressions.
•The realism of Origin M1 has led some viewers to experience the Uncanny Valley phenomenon, describing the feeling as creepy or uncomfortable.
•Origin M1 is currently viewed as a prototype or demonstration device rather than a general consumer product.
•The top-tier model of Origin M1 costs approximately 150,000 US dollars, which is about 4.8 to 5 million baht.
•AheadForm is developing lip-sync capabilities and integration with Large Language Models (LLMs) for the Origin M1 to interpret tone and emotion.

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AheadForm

A Chinese startup founded in 2024 that develops humanoid robot head technology.

Creative Machines Lab

A laboratory at Columbia University where Hu Yuhang received training.

Columbia University(มหาวิทยาลัยโคลัมเบีย)ℹ️

An educational institution in New York, USA, housing the Creative Machines Lab.

Hu Yuhang(หู อวี่หาง)

Founder of AheadForm and an engineer trained at Creative Machines Lab at Columbia University.

New York City(นครนิวยอร์ก)ℹ️

The city in the USA where Columbia University is located.