Singapore firm Fourier Intelligence has launched a video displaying at the least a dozen of its GR-1 humanoids, set for buyer supply this yr. However whereas the GR-1 may need one of the best hips in robotics, it ain’t gonna win any rug-cutting contests.

The hips in query are the beefy 300-Nm (221-lb-ft) hip actuators with which Fourier says the GR-1 will be capable to elevate a outstanding 50 kg (110 lb) of weight – almost as a lot because the 1.65-m (5.4-ft)-tall robotic weighs itself at 55 kg (121 lb).

That is as a result of – as we have coated earlier than – the GR-1 is designed to work as a caregiver and remedy assistant for the aged. It is unlikely to elevate 50 kg packing containers off the ground, however will in all probability be capable to assist a affected person stand up from a mattress, rest room or wheelchair because of massive, purple handles on its hips.

Fourier is planning to ship 100 items by the tip of the yr. These will not be totally useful, clever robots, although. They will be {hardware}/software program platforms with primary skills. Fourier will ship them primarily to R&D labs, the place a spread of distributed groups will try to make the GR-1 match for helpful service.

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And that is in all probability why we get this video – to point out that Fourier has constructed at the least 12 full humanoids which can be able to ship with a sure degree of functionality.

It isn’t a excessive degree of functionality, although. Certainly, it is in all probability truthful to say the digital camera strikes extra dynamically than the bots themselves, which wiggle their fingers, wave their arms, make some feeble air punches, rock a shallow half-squat or two, twist on the waist, and perform a little little bit of stiff-legged strolling.

In order that they’re definitely no risk in a dance-off in opposition to Atlas from Boston Dynamics, which together with some acrobatic flips and whatnot has additionally been identified to bust out a imply working man now and again, in addition to a rudimentary however useful twist. Take a look at the Fourier bots under.

Supply: Fourier Intelligence Robotics