More and more technology companies are committed to putting humanoid robots in homes and factories to help humans carry out the most tedious and repetitive tasks. Among them is the Russian company “Idol”, which was chosen last Thursday … An ideal date to show the world, from Moscow, his first device with these characteristics.
The machine entered the stage moving to the beat of the “Rocky” soundtrack and took a few short steps before raising its arm to greet journalists present at the event. After just a second, he lost his balance and fell face down on the ground, losing a few pieces along the way. Two Idol workers then covered the robot with a black cloth and removed it from the stage as quickly as possible.
The machine, which is advertised as “Russia’s first anthropomorphic robot with artificial intelligence”, weighs 95 kilograms and is 1.86 meters tall. She has the independence to work for about six hours and is able to express dozens of emotions. It also represents the flagship project of the new Russian Technology Alliance, a consortium of robotics companies and technical universities working to develop human-shaped robots.
In statements reported by the Moscow Times newspaper, the general director of the development company, Vladimir Vitokhin, indicated that the robot was tested to be able to walk on rocks or slippery floors. It is believed that his fall on stage may have been due to an electrical short. “We must take into account that the environment was different, including the lighting…” said the CEO.
We must remember that humanoid robots, which use feet to walk and have arms and hands to manipulate objects, They still have problems to solve so they can function properly in home environments. For beginners, it is very easy for them to lose their balance and fall, especially when working in environments they have not been trained for, which is what likely happened to Idol; In addition, current batteries are still somewhat limited to provide them with the necessary autonomy.
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