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Watch: A new mind blowing Chinese robot claims to be superfast and precise
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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The Astribot S1 can effortlessly tackle various intricate tasks including folding clothes, organising items, flipping pots for cooking, vacuuming, and engaging in competitive cup stacking.
Stardust, a China-based company, on April 26, unveiled its AI robot named Astribot S1. With an aim to provide billions of people with AI robotic assistants, the company claims Astribot S1 has the best operating performance of its kind.
In a video demonstration, the company showcased the remarkable capabilities of the AI robot. Presented at regular speed without any alterations, the footage displayed the Astribot S1 effortlessly tackling various intricate tasks including folding clothes, organising items, flipping pots for cooking, vacuuming, and engaging in competitive cup stacking.
The S1 robot features a cutting-edge motor transmission system, meticulously developed through multiple iterations. This system seamlessly integrates control, sensing, transmission, and driving components into a complex system, allowing the S1 with agile, flexible, and smooth dynamic operations. These capabilities rival the speed and precision typically associated with industrial robots.
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Unlike traditional humanoid robots, Astribot employs a unique design merging a wheeled base with a humanoid upper body. This innovative approach enables the S1 to safely navigate interactions with humans, objects, and its surroundings, mitigating any potential harm to individuals, items, or itself while in motion.
Furthermore, the robot facilitates various data collection techniques, including video, motion capture, and remote operation. Through software updates, it can continually enhance its intelligence and capacity to generalise across diverse tasks, ensuring ongoing improvement in performance.
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Moreover, the modularity of the head, hands, and torso enables flexible assembly or disassembly to accommodate diverse requirements, thereby enhancing task adaptability.
The robot derives its name Astribot from the Latin proverb “Ad astra per aspera,” signifying “Through hardships to the stars.” The robot is expected to be commercialised within 2024.
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