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AheadForm Posts Demo of Ultra-Lifelike Origin M1 Robotic Head

AheadForm positions the Origin M1 as a research platform for AI-driven interaction, not a product for sale.

Overview

  • The YouTube video shows the disembodied head blinking, nodding and shifting its gaze in a convincing human-like manner.
  • AheadForm says the model uses up to 25 quiet brushless micro motors plus pupil-embedded cameras, microphones and a speaker for perception and interaction.
  • The company states it intends to pair these expressive heads with large language models to enable real-time conversational responses.
  • The unit remains a demonstration platform and the company has not opened commercial sales or provided pricing or release timing.
  • Reactions online ranged from praise for the realism to discomfort and skepticism, and coverage notes the work builds on a 2024 Science Robotics study by founder Yuhang Hu.