Canadian Company Introduces Phoenix Robot with Superior Robotic Hands |
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Canadian company SANCTYARY AI recently presented the PHONIX robot, featuring what are being touted as “the best robotic hands” in the industry. The robot operates autonomously, with a unique ability to dress in a human-like manner and perform tasks with exceptional accuracy. This innovation sets it apart from similar developments by Tesla and Figure, marking a new era in the world of humanoid robots. The Phoenix robot was initially designed with a focus on versatility in both household and professional tasks. Its key feature lies in the use of telecontrols for teaching basic skills, allowing the robot to independently enhance its abilities through virtual simulations. Instead of prioritizing walking capabilities, the SANCTYARY team concentrated on enhancing the robot’s manipulation skills. Equipped with hydraulic hands, Phoenix can achieve high levels of accuracy, speed, and strength, enabling it to carry out intricate actions like threading a needle or fastening a button. Suzanna Gildert, the co-founder and technical director of Sanctuary, highlights the unique learning approach adopted for Phoenix, likening it to a child gradually mastering object manipulation. The learning process is facilitated by algorithms that analyze fundamental hand movements known as “eigengrasps”, enabling the robot to execute up to 33 different grips needed for interacting with its surroundings. Gildert asserts that their creation boasts “the best robotic hand in the world” currently, capable of replicating all major functions of the human hand. Despite Phoenix’s current reliance on a wheeled base for movement, its fluid and natural gestures showcase significant progress in robotics, underscoring both its potential for diverse tasks and Sanctuary’s foundational teaching strategy. SANCTUYARY AI remains optimistic about Phoenix’s future prospects and its role in advancing humanoid robots. The unveiling of this development has captured the community’s interest, with many eagerly awaiting the new opportunities and advancements that Phoenix is set to deliver in the future. |
Sanctuary Ais Phoenix Robot: Worlds Best Robotic Hand
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