Apple is working with Carnegie Mellon University on a new system known as 'ARMOR' that assists humanoid robots see their surroundings better
Back in September 2020 Patently Apple posted a patent report titled "Apple wins a Major Patent Describing Key Autonomous Vehicle Decision-Making Systems & Processes that Control Motion." At the end of our report we pointed to the LinkedIn image from one of Apple's engineers listed on that patent. We pointed to large humanoid robot Martin Levihn was apparently working on as presented below.
Flash forward to today and we're learning that Apple's new robot known as "ARMOR", has been revealed. It's a new robot collision avoidance system developed in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University. Here are some key details:
- Purpose: ARMOR helps humanoid robots "see" their surroundings better by using small, smart depth sensors placed on their arms.
- Technology: It uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors to detect obstacles, providing a near-complete view of the robot's environment.
- AI Integration: The system is powered by transformer-based AI that learns from human movements to help robots plan their actions dynamically.
- Efficiency: ARMOR reduces collisions by an impressive 63.7%, making robots significantly better at navigating crowded or complex spaces.
- Speed: ARMOR-Policy cuts computational time by 26 times compared to traditional planning methods, ensuring robots can act quickly.
This technology aims to make robots safer and more efficient in various environments