A new humanoid robot combines AI, autonomous mobility and dual arm manipulation to automate repetitive workplace tasks.
Robot.com has launched R-Noid, a humanoid robot designed to automate repetitive, labor-intensive tasks across industries. Offered through a Robot-as-a-service model, the robot can be deployed within eight to twelve weeks and is available in five configurations such as restaurant assistant, packer, picker, folder, and host targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
R-Noid is a type of humanoid robot system made for commercial and industrial use, and is apt for tasks like logistics, manufacturing, health care, hospitality, and food service. The robot consists of autonomous locomotion and artificial intelligence manipulators, and is equipped with two seven degree-of-freedom(Dof) arms which can support loads up to four kilograms per each arm. The robot also incorporates a four degree-of-freedom(Dof) articulated torso and has a vertical work of up to 1.9 metres
The humanoid robot is 1.7 metres tall and weighs approximately 90 kilograms, and it uses a holonomic mobile base that provides omni-directional movement in confined and dynamic environments. The company says that the robot can be deployed within existing facilities without making any changes to the structure. It also supports both autonomous operation and virtual reality based teleoperation.
The manipulation capabilities of robots are achieved through the use of a vision language action model called π0.7. This AI system combines vision and language understanding so that the robot can interpret instructions, analyse its surroundings and perform tasks with minimal programming. For autonomous navigation the robot collaborates with FieldAI. It uses a generalised AI system that enables it to navigate and act autonomously in various environments without relying on pre mapped infrastructure.
The R-Noid is built on NVIDIA’s robotics ecosystem and uses onboard Jetson computing modules for perception, planning, and control. It can provide up to three hours of battery powered operation, and comes with a modular design that provides flexibility in replacing tools and grippers for various tasks.
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