Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.73
June 11, 2024
…latest humanoid robot, the Unitree G1 Humanoid agent, AI avatar. The robot comes in two models, G1 and G1 EDU, and is significantly smaller than its other humanoid robot, the H1. G1 humanoid specs The G1 is about 127 centimeters tall and weighs about 35 kilograms. It has flexibility beyond ordinary people and unlocks unlimited movement potential, according to the company. The walking speed of G1 is about 2m/s. It has a large joint movement space, with 23-43 joints, and the maximum joint torque can reach 120N.m. G1 can perform high-load dynamic movements, such as dynamic stand-up, seat folding, dance…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 19.11
April 01, 2024
…than quadrupedal robotics in the transition from a simulation avatar to a working prototype in the real world. In the video above, the company's full-size humanoid robot, XBot-L, can be seen walking on slippery snow and climbing up and down stairs with stability and dexterity. The movements serve as part of a test on the robot's locomotion capabilities. This process is known as Sim-to-real policy transfer in the parlance of reinforcement learning. Based on the specific reward functions and domain randomization signals, the Humanoid-Gym framework from Robot Era can help simplify the steps humanoid robots need to take to achieve…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.41
February 05, 2024
…the qualifying teams for both the AI and robotic Avatar X-PRIZE competitions. “The robotics cluster in Massachusetts is leading the way among robotics clusters across the nation. It is a powerhouse in warehouse and logistics robotics, and has a density of unique academic programs that is unparalleled, leading the United States in per capita robotics patents,” Haas said. “If you want to design or build robots, few places can match the talent pool the exists in the Bay State. This funding gives MassTech the opportunity to build on an amazing foundation to make Massachusetts a renowned global destination for robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.02
August 08, 2023
…format can be readily imported to Omniverse. Tools from avatar company Convai and character-engine company Inworld AI are also connected to Omniverse. With AI tools like Convai, creators can add characters in their digital twin environments that can provide relevant information about the environment and objects ranging from tour guides to virtual robots. Move AI enables single-camera motion capture with the Move One app, which can generate 3D character animations that can then be exported to OpenUSD and used in Omniverse. Omniverse users can now build content, experiences, and applications that are compatible with other OpenUSD-based spatial computing platforms such…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
June 15, 2023
…new applications. Touchlab is a finalist in the ANA Avatar XPRIZE competition. Last year, it received $4.8 million in seed funding from Octopus Ventures, which claims to be one of the largest “deep tech” investors in Europe. Tactile sensors allow remote control of Välkky Touchlab said it has developed low-profile tactile sensors thinner than human skin that can be wrapped around hard or soft robots. The company's e-skin is composed of single or multiple ultra-thin force sensors to transmit sensations such as pressure, vibration, or motion from a robot to a user in real time. Operators can use a wearable…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.88
May 02, 2023
…services company, is creating smart digital ads and celebrity avatars. Telconet, a leading telecommunications provider in Ecuador, is building intelligent video analytics for safe cities and language services to support customers across Spanish dialects. An engine of AI innovation Each NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU in a DGX H100 system provides on average about 6x more performance than prior GPUs, said NVIDIA. A DGX H100 packs eight of them, each with a Transformer Engine designed to accelerate generative AI models. The eight H100 GPUs connect over NVIDIA NVLink to create one giant GPU. Scaling doesn’t stop there: Organizations can connect…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.03
February 06, 2023
…mascot known as “Orbito” as community ambassador. The robot avatar’s role is to connect with burgeoning roboticists of all ages. 3D figures as well as T-shirts and other items featuring Orbito will be available for sale. The Orbito mascot is among the items for sale at the InOrbit Robot Space, whose grand opening was Feb. 3. Source: InOrbit The InOrbit Robot Space will also be available for community events, meetups, and educational talks, allowing people to work with real robots, explore RobOps best practices, and learn about the orchestration of diverse robot fleets in real-world scenarios. The InOrbit Robot Space…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.68
January 03, 2023
…RTX users. The company also announced the NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine, or ACE, as well as RTX 40 Series laptops. It noted that Mercedes Benz is using Omniverse digital twins to plan and build more efficient factories as the automotive industry transitions to electric and autonomous vehicles. Speaking of autonomous vehicles, NVIDIA announced a partnership with Foxconn to build DRIVE Orin computers and integrate the Hyperion sensor architecture into electric vehicle fleets. The company is also relying on its relationship with video game developers for in-vehicle experiences. NVIDIA said its simulation tools will help developers of both autonomous vehicles…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 45.69
November 06, 2022
…promise. This weekend, the final round of the ANA Avatar XPRIZE tested combinations of robots, artificial intelligence, advanced sensors, and virtual reality for telepresence and teleoperation. The free, public event was held at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in California on Nov. 4 and 5 and was live-streamed online. The qualification process began in March 2018, and 17 teams from 10 countries competed for $8 million in prizes. “This competition is not only about advancing the future of robotics; it is, fundamentally, about the future of human connectivity,” said David Locke, executive director of the ANA Avatar XPRIZE.…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.04
August 09, 2022
…and Frameworks In addition to launching the NVIDIA Omniverse Avatar Cloud Engine — a suite of cloud-native AI models and services for building and deploying lifelike virtual assistants and digital humans — the company unveiled the following platform updates: Omniverse Kit — a toolkit for building native Omniverse extensions and applications: Major updates to PhysX in Omniverse, including real time, multi-GPU scalable soft body and particle cloth simulation, helping bring more physical accuracy to virtual worlds and objects. New OmniLive Workflows — an overhaul of USD-based collaboration in Omniverse, bringing increased speed and performance to multiple app 3D workflows, and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.15
April 28, 2022
…XO full-body industrial exoskeleton, and the Guardian XT teleoperated avatar. Sarcos to add RE2 tech to portfolio Pittsburgh-based RE2 Robotics had developed autonomous and teleoperated mobile robots for use in the aviation, construction, defense, energy, subsea, and medical industries. Jorgen Pedersen, who founded RE2 in 2001 and was its president and CEO, is now chief operating officer of Sarcos. Upon the acquisition's closure, Sarcos will now also be offering RE2's Sapien family of robot arms, which includes models with capabilities ranging from precision arms for surgical applications to rugged outdoor arms for construction tasks. The line also includes the Sapien…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 11.57
March 28, 2022
…industrial exoskeleton, the Guardian XT teleoperated dexterous mobile robotic avatar system, the Sapien line of arms which features several models with capabilities ranging from precision arms for surgical applications, rugged outdoor arms for construction tasks, and the Sapien Sea Class system that can operate in shallow and deep water to perform inspection and maintenance tasks across multiple industries. Sapien products are expected to provide earlier revenue and commercial release for the combined company. Sarcos said RE2 has significant program wins in surgical robotics, aviation maintenance, and construction automation. It has also sold more than 650 robotic arm products capable of…
