Despite fears about robots replacing humans at work, there are still plenty of things humans can do far better than machines. That’s fine with Robust AI, a startup building robots designed to complement what humans do best.
The company’s mobile robot, named Carter, resembles a utility cart on wheels and is designed to fit seamlessly alongside humans in fast-changing warehouse and factory environments. Carter features a force-sensitive handlebar for easy guidance, an AI-powered vision system, and holonomic wheels for instant movement in any direction.
As a result, humans can cut Carter off, push and pull it in any direction with one hand, and direct it with gestures or the onboard touch screen.
The company’s robots are currently deployed in logistics warehouses and on factory floors, where they help humans while picking or stocking shelves and moving items across facilities autonomously.
Source: MIT News - AI — Read the full article on the original site ↗