China Unveils FlashBot Arm: AI-Powered Semi-Humanoid Robot for Autonomous Deliveries
Pudu Robotics has introduced FlashBot Arm, a semi-humanoid robot equipped with advanced AI and robotic arms designed for autonomous delivery in commercial environments.
Developed by Pudu X-Lab, FlashBot Arm is capable of operating independently in hotels, office buildings, restaurants, retail spaces, and healthcare facilities.
The robot features intelligent delivery capabilities powered by real-time AI, enabling it to perceive, decide, and act in dynamic environments without human intervention.
FlashBot Arm addresses common logistical challenges in hotels, such as navigating elevators and performing cross-floor deliveries, even in buildings lacking integrated IoT systems or undergoing renovations.
Its robotic arms and dexterous hands allow it to pick up, transport, and deliver items with precision, including pressing elevator buttons and handling objects.
The robot includes two 7-degree-of-freedom lifting arms with a 2-metre operational range and Pudu’s 11-degree-of-freedom DH11 hands for fine motor control.
FlashBot Arm moves using a wheeled base and employs SLAM technology to create 3D maps of its surroundings for accurate navigation.
It also features a secure compartment for carrying items, improving delivery efficiency and freeing up human staff for other tasks.
Safety is a key focus, with the robot equipped with RGBD cameras, LiDAR, panoramic cameras, and pressure-sensitive skin to detect obstacles and adjust its movements accordingly.
The integration of large language models enables natural communication with users, human-like decision-making, and collaborative task execution.
Pudu Robotics stated that FlashBot Arm represents a significant step forward in the commercialisation of humanoid embodied AI service robots.
Pudu Robotics launched FlashBot Arm for autonomous commercial deliveries
Operates in hotels, offices, restaurants, retail, and healthcare settings
Features robotic arms, dexterous hands, and real-time AI for task execution
Source: INTERESTING ENGINEERING