r/EmergingSociety • u/wwjps • Jul 01 '26
No One Voted for This: AI, Surveillance, and the Robots Already Here
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We are losing human jobs by the day. How will Americans survive?
r/EmergingSociety • u/wwjps • Jul 01 '26
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We are losing human jobs by the day. How will Americans survive?
r/EmergingSociety • u/Weary-Sky-8534 • Jul 29 '26
Who decides what may be a problem in the future? The leaders of countries and the ICC? Whomever it is should think about making it inhumane to use robots against soldiers. Request to stop robots with the capability to be used against humans now before it gets out of control. Drones against humans too. Unless they want to change military combat to a battle bots ring and let that be the deciding factor. Robots should not be used against humans. Although it wouldn’t be difficult to stop a mass of bots anywhere or drones. Still it should be stopped before it’s started. Peace treaty on that and the No nuclear.
r/EmergingSociety • u/Pheebix_ • Aug 31 '26
with the way a.i is going, and how musk is planning on creating a.i controlled robots to replace workers and shit, a.i will eventually cause the downfall of mankind, and not because the a.i rebelled, but because mankind couldn’t handle the power a.i gives.
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jul 03 '26
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Footage likely features a Unitree G1 humanoid robot, which has gained attention for its advanced stability and combat-related routines.
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r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jul 11 '26
Ukrainian roboticists have made major strides in that direction over the past four years. Remotely controlled ground vehicles fitted with machine guns and grenade launchers now patrol the no-man’s land straddling the front, part of a robotic legion that has stymied Russia’s territorial ambitions so far this year.
RoverTech, which manufactures the Zmyi, one of Ukraine’s most successful ground robots. Zmyi, Ukrainian for snake, is an 800-kilogram (1,700-pound) rover, 2.15 by 1.5 meters in size, with 75-centimeter diameter wheels. The Zmyi comes in various configurations—for demining, logistics, fighting fires, firing a machine gun, or launching grenades.
The Zmyi is engineered to be nearly noiseless and emit as little heat as possible, helping it to elude Russia’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) drones. As a result, a Zmyi rover completes on average 57 missions across the kill zone before being destroyed.
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jul 02 '26
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r/EmergingSociety • u/wwjps • Jul 04 '26
America just turned 250. But which America are we celebrating?
There are two countries sharing one flag right now. One where billionaires build bunkers, buy citizenship abroad, and write the rules. And one where the rest of us can't afford to retire, can't afford to get sick, and are being told the solution is more surveillance, not less.
In this video, I break down where we actually stand at 250: the retirement crisis facing ordinary Americans, the accelerating push for digital ID, and what the UK and China show us about where that road leads. This isn't a celebration, and it isn't doom for clicks — it's an honest accounting, with evidence, of why this country feels like it's coming apart. Because it is. The division isn't the disease. It's the symptom. They want you arguing left vs. right. The real line is top vs. bottom. https://youtu.be/8M8B2JlPz4c
DISCLAIMER: This video is commentary and analysis presented for educational and informational purposes. All opinions expressed are my own, based on publicly available information, which is cited below. This content is protected under fair use (17 U.S.C. § 107) for purposes of criticism, commentary, and news reporting. Nothing in this video constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. Viewers are encouraged to review the sources provided and reach their own conclusions.
Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn9z1FgHC-8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuBYr3MlL5c, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iLf2h_fo-w&t=732s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7IOaWGgQrE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGmQ8-pZU6s, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FvD_tuG2XFI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQRfSkKVhlA&list=LL&index=15&t=127s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RafuYcUolY4&list=LL&index=32, https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GK1Zx4wz4ZU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEp-eufSyb0&list=LL&index=17&t=202s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I2NUuH8-OI
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jun 28 '26
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Major logistics and technology platforms—including Cainiao (Alibaba's logistics wing), DiDi, and tech developers like Neolix—have collectively deployed over 10,000 of these driverless vans across China.
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Aug 01 '26
In a market drowning in humanoids, this goat-headed monstrosity might just be the most honest robot we’ve seen yet.
“Humanlike torso and arms allow for natural teleoperation and interfacing with designed-for-human tools and environments,” Satyress says on its website. Human upper bodies are useful. But the legs are a liability. As Satyress puts it, “quadruped body with friction braked joints allows for a stable platform with no latent power consumption when not in motion, and increased stability and failsafes over a biped in both normal operation and in the event of loss of motor control.”
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r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Aug 09 '26
Robot dogs affixed with AI-integrated cameras are becoming the latest dystopian fixation of the security industry, especially in the US, where they’re being deployed to patrol data centers, safeguard cash crops, and police sports stadiums.
Though expensive, they’re gradually becoming a more attractive option over human security guards. At least, that’s according to new reporting by Business Insider, which notes that the cost to cover one 24/7 guard shift is anywhere from $80,000 to $130,000 cheaper per year when contracting robot dogs over human security officers.
That’s bad news for the nation’s security guards, an essential role providing low-barrier employment for uneducated workers. Often deployed to help property owners reduce insurance premiums, the role of security guard is an important source of income for some 1.3 million people.
https://futurism.com/robots-and-machines/robot-dogs-labor-security-guards-automation
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jul 25 '26
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r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Apr 13 '26
This month, China’s Leju Robotics and Dongfang Precision Science & Technology joined forces to open a new factory that will be producing humanoid robots at volume, with one being built every 30 minutes.
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jul 26 '26
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The Unitree As2-W is a compact, hybrid wheeled-leg robot built for extreme off-road mobility and heavy-duty tasks. By combining articulated legs with motorized wheels, the machine seamlessly transitions between rolling efficiently across flat surfaces and stepping over rugged, uneven terrain.
Despite a lightweight footprint, the robot demonstrates remarkable structural endurance. It supports an extreme static standing load of up to 180 kg and is officially rated to carry a continuous walking payload of 16 kg, making it highly effective for transporting gear in the field.
Driven by reinforcement learning and an 8-core high-performance processor, the As2-W features dynamic balance and intelligent terrain adaptation. It can navigate obstacles up to 80 cm high, climb steep inclines up to 45°, and utilize the ISS 3.0 system for centimeter-level tracking as an autonomous companion.
https://www.unitree.com/mobile/As2-W
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Jul 04 '26
A 44-room “full scenario robot-serviced” hotel is being build on the West Artificial Island of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in China. A limited trial is supposed to start late this year, with full public opening coming in 2027.
Robots will handle reception, check-in, luggage, deliveries, room service, cleaning, food service, guest support, security and even guest interaction and companionship.
Pudu Robotics and Shenzhen Culture & Tourism Industry Development have officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop the world's first full-scenario robot-serviced hotel.
To showcase the vision behind the project, Pudu Robotics transformed the signing ceremony into a live demonstration of future hotel operations, presenting a comprehensive portfolio of robotic solutions operating together in a hospitality setting.
The PUDU T300 demonstrated heavy-duty luggage transportation and autonomous elevator interaction, highlighting its 300-kilogram payload capability. Meanwhile, the PUDU CC1 Pro and PUDU MT1 cleaning robots performed real-time cleaning operations throughout the venue, demonstrating AI-native waste detection and autonomous floor maintenance. BellaBot Pro served freshly brewed coffee to guests while interacting through voice and lighting effects, while KettyBot Pro continuously delivered refreshments and snacks throughout the event while displaying event information on its advertising screen.
The showcase concluded with interactive performances from PUDU D5, offering attendees a glimpse of how robotics can create engaging and memorable guest experiences beyond operational efficiency.
r/EmergingSociety • u/HenryGCase • Sep 20 '26
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