Nine Interesting Robots from CES 2022
CES 2022 drew more than 40,000 people. Many robots and new technologies amazed and delighted the crowd, but we will tell you about nine interesting devices that will leave no one indifferent.
Ubiquity Conveyor
Ubiquity Robotics from Silicon Valley released a new affordable ROS-based mobile robot called Conveyor. This mobile robot uses floor stickers for a simplified localization method and a set of onboard sensors to avoid collisions with obstacles. The robot's initial price is $6,900.
Skydio 2+ Drone
The California company used CES to present the Skydio 2+, a new improved version of the Skydio 2 drone. Skydio, which was named the commercial drone company of the year in North America in 2021, said the Skydio 2+ now has a 27-minute flight time, a 20% increase over the previous model, and can fly up to 6.7 km.
But perhaps the best feature is an autonomous cinematography skill called Keyframe. Drone makers such as 3D Robotics tried to implement similar features in the past, but without success.
KeyFrame lets users define a flight path by setting "keyframes" that the drone's software combines. The drone's movements, speed and obstacle avoidance are then performed autonomously, allowing pilots of any skill level to capture better shots.
Beyond Honeycomb
Korean startup Beyond Honeycomb demonstrated a robotic chef that it claims can learn new recipes in just 48 hours. The company says the AI-driven robotic chef can recreate the texture and taste of dishes prepared by master chefs. The goal is to democratize cooking.
"We are transforming commercial kitchens to create a digital platform. Thanks to the digitized skill set of master chefs and flavor data, the platform offers simple yet high-quality everyday dishes such as sandwiches, hamburgers, barbecue and salads at a low price," the developers said.
Labrador Systems Retriever Helper Robot
We have covered this robot before, but it is worth mentioning once more. The developers claim that robots like Labrador Systems' have never existed before. The company emerged from stealth at CES 2022 with two autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to help elderly people or people with disabilities in their homes.
The Retriever and Caddy AMRs are designed to carry items around the home. Both robots have a maximum payload of 11 kg and can move autonomously around the house.
The Retriever can adjust its height within 63.5-96.5 cm. It can also "pull" specially designed trays holding up to 4.5 kg from countertops and tables. The entry-level Caddy operates at a fixed height of 76 cm and cannot retrieve items.
Dallara AV-21
This autonomous race car made the CES record book as the fastest autonomous race car in the world, when the Polimove Racing team set a new world speed record of 283.18 km/h.
Polimove won the CES Autonomous Challenge, outpacing TUM Autonomous Motorsports at 269 km/h on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway track.
Tactracer Spider-Go
Japanese company Tactracer takes a unique approach to warehouse inventory automation with the Spider-Go. The robot moves along a ceiling-mounted rail to scan products. The device can charge in 30 minutes and operate for five hours without recharging.
In addition to reading barcodes, a LIDAR sensor can also be used to manage shelf inventory. Spider-Go combines safety and convenience, does not expose people to risk, and works at height in warehouses.
Tocabi Humanoid Robot
In recent years we have seen several teleoperated humanoid robots. Toyota T-HR3, for example, comes to mind. But the teleoperation of Tocabi feels truly smooth and responsive.
Tocabi is a research robot created by the Dynamic Robot Systems Laboratory of Seoul National University. It was developed over eight years. Tocabi stands 183 cm tall, weighs 100 kg and has 33 degrees of freedom.
Hyundai Mobile Platform
Hyundai presented its lineup of robotics products, including various applications of its new modular platforms Plug & Drive (PnD) and Drive & Lift (DnL). The company also demonstrated the recently introduced MobED mobile platform.
This mobile platform simplifies setup and speeds up the development of new mobility concepts by assembling a set of pre-developed components.
ADAM from Richtech Robotics
ADAM is a two-armed coffee-making robot. ADAM was not the only coffee robot at CES, but its friendly design stood out from the crowd. The device's arms move simultaneously and can juggle several things at once.
The robot fits seamlessly into various environments while delivering an unmatched level of service. Two robotic arms handle multiple tasks with ease, and a sturdy, stable base ensures safety.
