Engine AI, a robot company in Shenzhen, China, has unveiled a humanoid robot called “SE01,” which overcomes the unnatural walking that was a characteristic of existing robots and implements human-like movements.
Engine AI released a walking test video of the humanoid SE01 on its YouTube channel on the 12th. In the released video, which lasts about 40 seconds, the 170-cm-tall full-size humanoid SE01 was seen walking naturally on the streets with people. Although it was a flat walk, it showed natural walking without any sense of heterogeneity, unlike existing humanoids. He performed movements such as walking by turning near the escalator.
Passers-by were surprised by SE01’s natural way of walking and took pictures with their mobile phones. Netizens are posting comments such as “It is as natural as human movements” and “It is the best walking robot among two-legged robots.” Some, however, expressed regrets such as “Is there any demonstration of climbing stairs” and “The most difficult part is carrying out various daily tasks.”
As such, the biggest feature of SE01 is its natural walking. It has completely overcome the creaking steps, bending knees, and pounding steps that existing robots have shown. The core technology is the end-to-end neural network solution. Through this technology, we have solved the difficulties of humanoid robots such as more natural walking posture. The researchers developed their own integrated harmonic joint module and combined it with motion control solutions that combine AI-enhanced learning and imitation learning to improve the robot’s flexibility and intelligence.
It is equipped with dual processors from Nvidia and Intel. It is equipped with three sets of high-precision stereo cameras to implement a high-end visual neural network system. This enables excellent visual recognition and analysis even in complex environments. In addition, aerospace-grade aluminum alloys are used for the main body, making it sturdy and lightweight.
The SE01 can be used not only in research and education but also in industrial sites. The company said it can precisely assemble heavy loads or carry heavy loads to increase efficiency in manufacturing and logistics.
SALLY LEE
US ASIA JOURNAL
