Chinese robotics company Zhongqing Robotics, also known as Engineai, has officially entered the humanoid robot scene by releasing a video showing what it claims to be the world's first humanoid robot front flip.
Robot backflips are becoming more common, but as gymnasts can prove, front flips are much more difficult than refrigeration.
A humanoid robot that performs a PM01 front flip. (Engineai)
Front flip: a big deal
The challenge for robots attempting a front flip is to maintain balance and control during rotation.
Unlike humans, robots rely on accurate sensor data and motor control to perform complex movements. During the front flip, the robot must quickly shift its weight, adjust its center of gravity, adjust the movement of its limbs, and ensure a smooth, controlled landing.
Engineai has overcome key challenges in robotics by programming the PM01 to gather enough force to rotate forward while calculating the correct angular velocity and torque.
A humanoid robot that performs a PM01 front flip. (Engineai)
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Of course, this is a robot, with no fear, no hesitation, no sense of self-preservation. The designer can put a full range of powerful electric motors and joints into its anatomy, which is coded and directed to flip, so it flips.
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A humanoid robot that performs a PM01 front flip. (Engineai)
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Engineai's PM01: Details
It remains an impressive feat as the field of robotics, especially humanoids and general purpose robots, is moving forward at incredible speeds. Ten years ago, this kind of thing simply did not exist. Now you can purchase your own open source PM01 Robot At 13,700, according to the Engineai website.
The specifications are not bad, with 5 degrees of freedom for each arm and 6 degrees per leg, with a total of 23 degrees of freedom for body movements. The robot also has 221 lb-ft of torque (300 nm). This is the little guy, only 4.5 feet tall and weighs 88 pounds, where Enguineeye's generic humanoid robot nails the front flip and walks like one of the most human-like parties seen on the date and champion.
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PM01 humanoid robot. (Engineai)
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Main Features of Engineai PM01
Engineai PM01 is a new generation of open source humanoid robots designed with elegant aesthetics and dynamic mechanical performance. It features a joint ecosystem with Intel N97 + Nvidia Jetson Orin Dual chips, offering motion control training codes and X86 & Orin deployment codes.
The Engineai PM01 features natural walking gait with end-to-end neural network technology for real human-like movements. It has an interactive core display that provides a multidimensional smart interaction experience. It has extraordinary mobility and full body freedom. The robot has unique family-style sterling lights and customizable movements through simulation learning and continuous evolution.
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PM01 humanoid robot. (Engineai)
Technical specifications
The Engineai PM01 has a depth camera, Intel RealSense D435i, a multi-array microphone for clear and bright sound quality, and an interactive core display for a seamless user experience. The robot is designed with hollow joint wiring for high waist flexibility, 320° rotational capacity and lightweight design that is durable and reliable. Each leg contains six degrees of freedom, with three hip joints, one knee joint and two ankle joints.
It also features surround sound 3D speakers that mimic the direction of a human voice. Its large capacity quick release battery offers 10,000mAh for long-term power and quick swapping. The PM01 features a high-performance dual-chip architecture with Intel N97 + Nvidia Jetson Orin. Each arm has five degrees of freedom. Two shoulder joints, one humerus joint, one elbow joint, and one forearm joint.
The core motion module has exceptional mobility with a maximum joint torque of 300 n·m, a peak torque density of 203 n·m/kg, and walking speed of 2 m/s, and natural human-like walking.
PM01 humanoid robot. (Engineai)
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So, what does this mean? Well, it's clear that robotics is moving forward at an incredible pace. Engineai's front flipping robot is a testament to ingenuity and innovation in this field. It makes you wonder what amazing feats the robot will perform in another decade.
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