AI lab offers free plumbing and HVAC repairs across three cities to train AI robots

An AI lab specializing in real-world data collection, HUMXN, is partnering with homeowners to record skilled laborers at work to train AI robots. The company will subsidize plumbing, electrical, HVAC, air-duct cleaning, and carpet cleaning services, allowing residents in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Miami to get these services for free if they permit technicians wearing "wearable capture technology" to work inside their homes. Founder Thomas Unise stated that the next generation of AI needs to understand physical-world interactions, and this program creates a way for homeowners and service companies to benefit financially from that expertise. By capturing data across different homes, equipment, and environments, HUMXN aims to provide AI models with insights into how technicians diagnose problems, select tools, and complete jobs. The initiative is seen as a refreshing alternative to AI labs that have been accused of using stolen data, as it pays for real-world training data and compensates service professionals.

(Source：Yahoo Tech)