Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute ( TRI ) announced a new partnership to advance the development of humanoid robots by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence and cutting-edge robotic platforms. The primary goal of this collaboration is to accelerate progress in general-purpose robotics and deliver innovative solutions that improve people’s lives in everyday and industrial activities.
Boston Dynamics and Toyota Research Institute’s technology partnership
This partnership involves pairing Boston Dynamics ‘ Atlas robot , known for its ability to perform complex tasks with extreme mobility, with TRI’s large-scale behavioral models ( LBMs ), designed to enhance the physical intelligence of robots. The integration of these technologies would allow for exploring new capabilities in humanoid robots , especially in bimanual manipulation and the performance of complex physical tasks.
Robert Playter, CEO of Boston Dynamics , highlighted the impact of this alliance: “We are excited to work together with TRI to tackle the most complex challenges in robotics. Our Atlas robot, together with TRI’s artificial intelligence, will enable the development of new robot skills that could revolutionize several sectors. ”.
For his part, Gill Pratt, executive director of Toyota Research Institute , highlighted the importance of implementing cutting-edge AI in highly advanced robots: “We are at a pivotal moment where artificial intelligence and robotics are converging. Our collaboration with Boston Dynamics will allow us to amplify human capability, improving both safety and quality of life through advanced automation. ”.
Both companies have led the field of robotics in their respective areas. Boston Dynamics is recognized for its innovative Atlas humanoid platform , which has been developed to perform tasks that mimic human behavior accurately and efficiently. On the other hand, TRI has made progress in applied AI, especially in the creation of multitasking models conditioned by vision and language, which allow robots to perform complex manipulations.
The project will focus on collecting data on the physical tasks performed by robots, in order to then train more advanced behavioral models. These models will be used to equip humanoid robots with robust and agile skills , ready to be deployed in industrial and everyday environments.
This partnership represents an important step in the future of humanoid robotics, with implications for multiple industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. With Boston Dynamics and TRI joining forces, humanoid robots are expected to be able to perform tasks that previously seemed beyond the reach of machines, providing practical and effective solutions to improve human life.
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Source: Toyota
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