5 Humanoid Robots: Innovations From Disney, DHS, and Elephant Robotics
Get the lasted humanoid robot news. Lots of developments from Disney, DHS, Tokyo Robotics, and More.
I come across a new humanoid robot every day. I just finished a new article on 41 robot companies (see below), and now I need to update it. Feel free to give it a look, but I'll be updating it this weekend.
Also, I dropped a new video on YouTube discussing Elon Musk's Timeline for Optimus.
What an exciting time!
In this week's newsletter, we cover five humanoid robots. The Department of Homeland Security robot is a quadruped, which might cause controversy, but I understand its use case. And Disney is about to upgrade its entertainment robots.
Let's dive in...
Elephant Robotics Reveals Use Case For It's Mercury Series Humanoid Robots
In a video, Elephant Robotics showcased the use cases of the Mercury humanoid robot series, targeting homes and research environments.
The Mercury X1, a wheeled humanoid robot, has advanced sensors. Meanwhile, the Mercury B1, a dual-arm semi-humanoid robot, is designed for sophisticated research tasks.
Mercury X1 and B1 feature NVIDIA controllers and long battery life, supporting AI research and machine learning applications. These robots utilize NVIDIA's ISSACSIM for sim2real learning, enhancing their capabilities in real-world scenarios.
Also, the Mercury series includes the myArm C650 robotic arm, which aids in data acquisition and learning.
Elephant Robotics wants to bring advanced technology into everyday settings, focusing on practical applications, mass production, and reliability.
By combining cutting-edge technology with a focus on usability, Elephant Robotics' Mercury series is set to impact the home and research markets.
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Tokyo Robotics Reveals New Humanoid Robot 'Torobo' with Advanced Capabilities
In a video, Tokyo Robotics introduced Torobo, a new humanoid robot. At around 5’4 tall, Torobo is human-like in size and reach, making it ideal for human-centric environments. Each arm can handle up to 44 lbs at peak force, highlighting its robust design.
Torobo's advanced skills come from using elastic materials, torque sensors, harmonic gears, backdrivability, and impedance control. These features enable Torobo to perform tasks with precision and safety.
In the video below, you can watch the robot hammer a nail.
