Robotics in the 2024 report
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Robotics in the 2024 report
Historical snapshot: October 2024. Dates and populations are specified per row.
| Measure | Reported value | Definition and source |
|---|---|---|
| HumanPlus task demonstrations | Up to 40 | Demonstrations for the tasks highlighted by the report, in addition to prior motion data and simulation training.2024 report, slide 78 (PDF page 79) |
| Waymo paid trips | 100,000 per week | US paid-trip milestone announced in August 2024.2024 report, slide 123 (PDF page 124) |
| Wayve Series C | $1.05B | Funding round reported in the 2024 edition; a financing figure, not revenue.2024 report, slide 123 (PDF page 124) |
Demonstration counts, paid trips, and funding measure different things. The HumanPlus examples are research tasks, while Waymo’s trip volume is an operational milestone. Neither establishes unrestricted general-purpose autonomy.
Sources and dates
Historical snapshot published October 10, 2024. This web edition was prepared on October 10, 2026 from the online deck and original launch posts. Findings and forecasts retain their original time frame.
- 2024 report, slide 75 (PDF page 76)Original 2024 report. Printed slide numbers are one lower than PDF page numbers because the cover is unnumbered.
- 2024 report, slide 78 (PDF page 79)Original 2024 report. Printed slide numbers are one lower than PDF page numbers because the cover is unnumbered.
- 2024 report, slide 123 (PDF page 124)Original 2024 report. Printed slide numbers are one lower than PDF page numbers because the cover is unnumbered.
- State of AI Report 2024: online slides
- Nathan Benaich: The State of AI Report 2024Air Street Press, October 10, 2024.
- Welcome to State of AI Report 2024Original website launch post, October 10, 2024.
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Benaich, Nathan. “Robotics in the 2024 report.” State of AI Report 2024. Historical report snapshot; web edition prepared 2026-10-10.