Shenzhen-based Dobot Technology unveiled the world's first "dexterous manipulation + straight-knee walking" embodied AI humanoid robot Tuesday, which is capable of handling complex tasks in industrial and service scenarios.
Straight-knee walking and tool making are core traits that distinguish humans from primates. Most humanoid robots do not walk in a very human-like manner due to their style of bent-knee walking.
A full-size humanoid robot, the Dobot Atom is designed for delicate industrial operations. It features neural-driven dexterous manipulation and anthropomorphic straight-knee walking, earning it acclaim as the "most human-like" robot.
Standing at 1.53 meters tall and weighing 62 kilograms, it adopts a 1:1 human arm configuration design and includes 41 degrees of freedom across its body. It is capable of stable navigation in industrial environments.
Excelling in short-distance navigation through narrow spaces and flexible turning, the robot possesses adaptability and generalization capabilities. It has already learned to use various tools to complete over 100 complex and dexterous operational tasks, such as material handling in car factories, multi-device beverage preparation in coffee shops, nighttime medication retrieval in chain pharmacies, delivering documents, and collecting packages, according to Dobot.
The Dobot Atom — currently undergoing trials at several leading domestic automotive manufacturers, electronics factories, and coffee/tea shops — is expected to enter mass production by mid-year, according to the company.
Founded in 2015, Dobot is one of the leading global providers of collaborative robots and the creator of desktop-grade robotic arms, according to its official website. It offers a comprehensive lineup of solutions for the industrial, retail, and educational sectors.
Over 72,000 Dobot cobots have been deployed in automation scenarios across more than 80 countries and regions and Dobot is trusted by Fortune 500 companies worldwide, according to the company.
