Scientists from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) passed3D printing, Deep learning, and robotics technology created the robot dog Astro, which is an intelligent robot dog that can see, listen, receive training, and learn by itself.
Astro robot dog. Source: FAU
A robot dog that can learn
Astro is a product of the FAU Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory (MPCR) of the Charles E. Schmidt School of Science. It uses a quadruped robot system developed by the American engineering and robot design company Boston Dynamics.
Based on the work of Boston Dynamics, the FAU team put a Doberman-like3D printingThe head manufactured by technology is mounted on a quadruped robot. There is a computer simulation brain inside the head, and the deep neural network is used to train this robot dog through sound input and visual signals. Therefore, the learning and performance of this robot dog comes from its experience and has the potential to perform useful tasks.The scientist who made this robot dog has extensive expertise in cognitive neuroscience, including the study of brain behavior, neurophysiology, and embedded computing methods.
The ASTRO robot dog is inspired by the working principle of the human brain and becomes alive through machine learning, which can help solve some of the most complex problems in the world.The Astro robot dog is currently described as a “training puppy”. Currently, Astro only responds to commands such as “sit down”, “stand up” and “lie down”. Over time, scientists claim that Astro will learn to understand and respond to gestures, detect different colors, understand multiple languages, coordinate with drones, distinguish faces, and even recognize other dogs.
Astro can interact with its environment in real time through integrated sensing facilities such as high-tech radar imaging, cameras and directional microphones. These devices enable Astro to detect environmental data in multiple modalities, including optics, sound, gas, and radar.
ASTRO robot dog is equipped with a set of Nvidia Jetson TX2 graphics processing unit, with 4 teraflops (trillion floating point operations) computing power. At present, the amount of calculations per second is 4 trillion times, which provides Astro with the ability to process its sensory input and make autonomous behavior decisions based on its perception.
With its sensory input, processing and computing capabilities, the MPCR team intends to let Astro act as an information scout. Eventually, the robot dog will be able to traverse rugged terrain and react to dangerous situations. In addition, according to scientists, it may be able to classify human faces through a facial recognition database, detect foreign objects by smelling the air, and respond to distress calls that fall outside the range of human hearing.
The main tasks of the Astro robot dog may include detecting guns and explosives to assist police, military and security personnel. In addition to armed services, Astro can also provide services for the visually impaired through programming, or provide medical diagnostic monitoring. Scientists are also training robot dogs to serve as first responders to search and rescue missions such as hurricane reconnaissance and military exercises.
In recent years,3D printingContributed to the development of multiple artificial intelligence robots. Due to its design and manufacturing capabilities, this technology is also being deepened in the field of soft robotics.Boston Dynamics is passing3D printingTo develop its humanoid robot Atlas. The robot is specially designed for search and rescue. It can walk on uneven ground, jog, jump over obstacles, and stand up from a fall.3D printingPlayed an important role in the development of Atlas legs, and its flexibility and maneuverability are indispensable.
ETH Zurich Robotics Engineer passed3D printingCreated a self-taught skating robot. This robot was exhibited at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos and participated in an ice hockey game.
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