CES 2024 is dominated by robots

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Editor: Jiaqi

The 2024 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a weathervane event in the technology world, has just concluded. As the world's most anticipated technology event, CES attracts more than 4,000 cutting-edge technology companies from more than 150 countries and regions. Various brands showed off their most advanced technologies and products. Nvidia’s AI PC layout, Intel’s latest 14th generation processor,The Rabbit R1 sold out 30,000 units in 3 days after its release..... . This year’s CES witnessed hundreds of millions of new changes taking place.

#More than 130,000 participants attended the event and experienced the shock of "black technology brought into reality". In the CES exhibition hall, robots are always the most eye-catching focus. Among them, there are several innovative and forward-looking robots that are particularly worthy of attention. Let’s take a look.

# Is it too laborious to go down the stairs to get takeout? Mobinn will take action

The first is Mobinn, which won the "Innovation Award" in the robotics category at CES 2024. It can go up and down stairs freely and deliver takeout directly to you.

While the concept of the "last mile" of home delivery is not new, Mobinn has some special tricks for climbing stairs, with wheels made of lightweight rubber and a The self-leveling box can keep the carried objects balanced, so it can carry drinks and food without spilling out of the container, which perfectly overcomes the bumps of going up and down stairs.

Perhaps after owning Mobinn, we don’t even have to go to the takeout counter to pick up food. When we open the door, we can have the attentive service of feeding food directly to our mouths.

##At the same time, it is equipped with a lidar-based vision system With autonomous driving navigation systems, delivery is not limited by time and space. Even if you want to eat takeout in the middle of the night in the wilderness, at Mobinn, problems such as the delivery boy not being able to find his way and being suspended from taking orders after service hours will become a thing of the past.

In April last year, Mobinn robot cooperated with South Korea’s convenience store chain CU to conduct a trial operation in an apartment building in Gyeonggi Province. The average time it takes Mobinn to complete an order is 11 minutes, which is nearly 20 minutes faster than manual delivery.

Mobinn robot is the research and development result of Korean startup MOBility INNovation. MOBility INNovation began as a division of Hyundai Group.

#In December 2022, it became independent from Hyundai Group and became a company focused on developing commercialized autonomous navigation outdoor delivery robots. Currently, MOBility INNovation has received multiple investments including the Korean government and Nautilus Investment, and plans to further expand its influence in the global market.

"Robot Guide Dog" Glide: Achieve freedom of walking for the visually impaired

Glidance, which won the 2023 RoboBusiness PitchFire competition, also won the "Innovation Award" in the robotics category at CES 2024 for its guide robot Glide.

Glide can help the visually impaired just like a guide dog. It integrates cutting-edge sensors for navigation and obstacle avoidance, sending instructions to the user via haptics and audio on the handle.

Guide robot Glide, source: The Robot Report.

Since the guiding method of guide dogs is to drag the owner, this method may sometimes cause the owner to lose control of the lead rope, causing danger. In contrast, Glide's design is more user-friendly. It does not actively pull the user, but responds based on the user's actions, ensuring that the user maintains control and initiative during navigation.

At the same time, guide dogs only know the roads in a relatively familiar environment. Once they come to an unfamiliar area, it is difficult for the guide dog to provide navigation. Glide expands for the visually impaired group provides a broader space for action.

In January 2023, Amos Miller and Mike Sinclair founded Glidance. Amos Miller, who gradually became blind from a genetic disease in his 20s, worked as a product director at Microsoft where he helped develop Soundscape, a leading navigation app for the blind. Inspired by his own personal experience, he founded Glidance, aiming to develop affordable, simple and convenient products that use robotic technology to allow the visually impaired to gain "freedom of walking." Glide is expected to start shipping later this year

Yushu Technology’s H1 shines in the audience

At the venue, two humanoid robots from Chinese companies attracted the attention of the audience. These two robots are also regarded as comprehensive competitors to Tesla Optimus.

The first one is the Kepler Forerunner K1 (hereinafter referred to as: K1), which debuted at CES 2024. This robot was developed by domestic newcomer KEPLER.

Judging from the information released on the product official website, K1’s hand has 5 fingers and 12 degrees of freedom. It can sense and gently grasp objects, imitating human hands. Ministry's actions. Its arms and legs are equipped with proprietary actuators that can deliver up to 1,798 pounds of thrust.

#K1 senses the surrounding environment through a sensor system on its head, and can also talk to people through a synthesized voice module and stereo speakers. All sensing data is processed through Kepler’s proprietary Nebula AI system. The AI ​​system gives K1 the ability to navigate complex environments and avoid obstacles while walking.

Kepler co-founder Debo Hu said in an interview: "Kepler Le is committed to revolutionizing productivity through cutting-edge technology and accelerating the arrival of the three-day work week. This change will allow humans to devote more time to more meaningful undertakings such as exploring space."

After three years of research and development, K1 is expected to be mass-produced and shipped in the third quarter of 2024, priced at approximately US$30,000, slightly higher than the Tesla, which is expected to sell for US$20,000 Optimus.

However, some robot bloggers pointed out that this suddenly budding domestic rookie company is suspected of plagiarism. Not only the appearance of the product is similar to Tesla Optimus, but even the design of the joint structure is very similar. Similarly, even the product's promotional video is full of "imitation" Tesla atmosphere.

##From: https://twitter.com/TeslaBotJournal/status/1745155105421471998

The second model is the H1 from Chinese technology company Yushu Technology. I believe everyone still remembers this robot that cannot be knocked down no matter how hard it is kicked. Even after a violent impact, H1's excellent stability and flexibility allow it to quickly adjust its posture and maintain body balance.

Before its debut at CES 2024, H1 had already become an "Internet celebrity" on the Internet at home and abroad. At the CES 2024 venue, H1 was also the favorite among attendees.

At CES 2024, Yushu Technology demonstrated how the sensor of the H1 "head" senses the surroundings world to navigate and avoid obstacles. Image source: The Robot Report.

As an industry leader in quadruped robots, Yushu Technology, founded in 2016, has launched a march into the field of general humanoid robots. In August 2023, Yushu Technology announced on social media that it was developing a humanoid robot product, H1.

It is said that H1 is the first full-size general-purpose humanoid robot in China that can run, and it is also the robot with the highest power and performance among similar specifications in the world - 94 pounds, the largest joints With a torque of 360N.m, it has a stable gait and highly flexible movement capabilities, and can walk and run autonomously on complex terrains and environments. The head is equipped with 3D lidar and depth cameras, which can scan the panorama and obtain real-time spatial data.

Although the product launch date has not yet been announced, the official demonstration clip hints that H1 will be launched in the next 3-10 years. Some people familiar with the matter also revealed that the price of H1 is expected to be It will be less than US$90,000 (approximately RMB 645,000).

Hyundai Group’s vision for the intelligent building industry

Hyundai Group is a leader in the robotics industry One of the parent companies of Boston Dynamics. At CES 2024, Hyundai Group presented its vision for the smart building industry in the "Xite Transformation" exhibition area. From surveying the site to all aspects of construction, "Xite Transformation" displays a variety of automated control and transportation equipment that can be operated remotely.

Hyundai Group’s Construction Xite tractor, source: The Robot Report.

##Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robotic arm, picture Source: The Robot Report.

Hyundai Group’s PnD (Plug and Drive) electric vehicle display, source: The Robot Report.

The self-driving racing car entering the exhibition site

This CES The most “fast and furious” thing should be the booth of the Autonomous Automobile Competition (IAC). Self-driving racing cars will pursue the limits of speed in the IAC arena.

On the booth is the latest model of the AV24 self-driving racing car launched by the IAC team , working with many leading automotive technology companies, IAC has embedded the latest lidar, vision systems and GPS sensors into the AV24.

#The IAC is co-organized by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the United States Racing Drivers Association and will host 3-4 races each year around the world.

#IAC has also introduced digital simulation technology developed by the German company dSPACE, which will provide digital twins for each team’s vehicles and each track. This allows teams to train AI drivers in a simulated environment, with the data then used on physical cars.

The latest version of the parenting robot Moxie

The parenting robot Moxie launched by Embodied AI is also The "popular king" at the exhibition. In 2020, Moxie was released for the first time and became the iconic product of this company on the “AI children’s education” track.

Conversing with the latest version of Moxie is like talking to a friend who you talk to about everything Chat and ask questions to it. It not only answers fluently, but also makes corresponding gestures and expressions when speaking.

##Moxie is a specialized AI robot designed for children aged 5 to 10 years old. Moxie will assign them gamified learning tasks and provide round-the-clock conversational chat. Through the companion app, parents can follow their child's weekly progress, activities, and gain insights into their child's cognitive, social, and emotional abilities.

Fingervision: Robotic arm with precise grip control

Japanese startup Fingervision At CES 2024, it brought an innovative product that was “unintentional”. The design of the company's namesake robot was inspired by findings from the tiny cameras built into industrial robots. These cameras are used to detect the "slip" of objects held by the robot. Fingervision can precisely control the grip, so even when picking flowers from a vase, the delicate petals will not be damaged.

Fingervision has found a suitable application scenario, it is responsible for picking out tempura and placing it in the lunch box.

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https://www.therobotreport.com/top-10-robots-seen-at-ces-2024/

https://www.joongang .co.kr/article/25208545#home

https://www.therobotreport.com/glidance-wins-robobusiness-pitchfire-competition/

https://gust.com/companies/glidance

https://www.gotokepler.com/home

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