Articles tagged with "electric-robot"
'World's most powerful humanoid robot' aces backflip like parkour pro
Chinese robotics company PHYBOT has unveiled its new full-sized electric humanoid robot, the M1, which demonstrated impressive acrobatic ability by performing a standing backflip and nearly executing a perfect superman landing in a single take. PHYBOT markets the M1 as the "most powerful humanoid robot ever created," emphasizing its high torque density as a key advantage over competitors. Standing 172 cm tall and weighing under 60 kg, the M1 is equipped with a 72-volt power system, Jetson Orin and Intel Core i7 processors, and sensors including 3D LiDAR, stereo cameras, and an IMU for balance and environmental awareness. The robot can produce bursts of over 10 kilowatts of power, enabling dynamic movements, and its peak joint torque reaches 530 N·m. Designed for real-world applications beyond demonstrations, the M1 can lift 10 to 20 kilograms with its arms and carry over 50 kilograms using a backpack system. It offers
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Spanish startup Voltrac has raised over USD 8.1 million in a seed funding round led by climate-focused VC Extantia to scale production of its all-terrain electric unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), Thor. Designed to address labor shortages in agriculture and front-line logistics, Thor can autonomously or remotely operate across farms and conflict zones. It features 70% fewer components than traditional models, a battery capacity three times larger than competitors, and a fully swappable power system. Thor can integrate with existing farm implements and perform tasks such as plowing, seeding, and crop treatment, while also switching to non-lethal defense roles including logistics, surveillance, and demining. Thor’s ability to haul four tonnes over rugged terrain makes it valuable for high-risk environments like Ukraine’s front lines, where it has attracted interest for on-site trials. Voltrac emphasizes non-lethal defense applications to reduce personnel risk and plans to enhance Thor’s autonomous capabilities using reinforcement learning to optimize crop treatments
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DoorDash has introduced Dot, its first commercial autonomous delivery robot designed to perform local deliveries by traveling on bike lanes, roads, sidewalks, and driveways. About one-tenth the size of a car, Dot can travel up to 20 mph (32.1 kph) and carry up to 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of cargo, including up to six large pizza boxes. Its compact size (4 ft. 6 in. tall) allows it to navigate doorways and driveways, reducing congestion and enabling efficient handoffs. The robot’s sensor suite includes eight external cameras for 360-degree vision, one interior camera, four radar units, and initially three high-resolution lidar sensors, with plans to switch to more cost-effective automotive-grade lidars for scalability. Dot’s technology stack combines deep learning and search-based algorithms to autonomously navigate complex environments such as busy parking lots, streets, and sidewalks while understanding the behavior of other road users to drive safely and predictably. Door
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