MEET BOARDWALK ROBOTICS' ADDITION TO HUMANOID ROBOTS

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Boardwalk Robotics has unveiled Alex, a humanoid upper torso robot designed for tasks in manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance. Developed independently while leveraging the pedigree of IHMC's bipedal robot expertise, Alex is legless, with its creators emphasizing manipulation over mobility to ensure safety and efficiency. Commercial partners are currently being selected for pilots, while researchers can purchase Alex immediately.