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RoboSense Technology Co. recently showcased its newest robotics products, powered by artificial intelligence, in anticipation of their unveiling at CES 2025. The “Hello Robot” event highlighted the company’s strategic initiatives and technological advancements.
According to RoboSense, the company has leveraged a decade of innovation in lidar technology and intelligent robotics to establish its position in the market. “The launch event introduced RoboSense’s humanoid robotic prototype, reflecting the company’s comprehensive understanding of intelligent robotics,” noted a spokesperson. This prototype serves as a foundational platform for future developments in areas such as vision, tactile sensing, mobility, and manipulation.
Founded in 2014 and based in Shenzhen, China, RoboSense is dedicated to providing high-quality components and systems in the robotics sector, aiming to become a worldwide leader in robotics technology.
A New Era for Lidar Technologies
The company revealed three cutting-edge digital lidar products that cater to both automotive and robotics sectors, boasting advancements in size, resolution, and accuracy. Among these, the EM4 stands out as “the world’s first ‘thousand-beam’ ultra-long-range automotive-grade digital lidar,” featuring 1,080 beams and a formidable detection range of up to 600 meters (approximately 1,969 feet). RoboSense claims that this technology equips autonomous vehicles with high-definition 3D perception.
Additionally, the E1R solid-state digital lidar has been designed specifically for robotic applications. Utilizing proprietary SPAD-SoC and 2D VCSEL chips, this sensor ensures automotive-grade reliability with a compact design and an impressive field of view tailored for obstacle avoidance, mapping, and navigation across various robotics environments.
Another innovation, the Airy, is a hemispherical digital lidar with extensive capabilities, providing a 360° × 90° field of view and a detection range of 120 meters (about 393.7 feet). This sensor can process 1.72 million points per second with remarkable precision, making it ideal for robots operating in complex environments.
Advancing Humanoid Robotics
RoboSense unveiled its humanoid robotic prototype to foster the development of robotics systems. This innovative platform excels in three critical areas:
Vision: Introducing the Active Camera, which integrates sensor hardware, computational cores, and AI algorithms. By synthesizing lidar data with visual inputs, it enhances the robot’s ability to perceive the environment and tackle challenges related to inconsistent lighting and visual distortions. Developers can leverage an SDK for streamlined integration of features like mapping and obstacle avoidance, ultimately simplifying the development process.
Manipulation: The presentation included the Papert 2.0, a second-generation dexterous hand equipped with 20 degrees of freedom, enabling improved hand-eye coordination and a feedback-driven approach for various applications.
Mobility: Building on its automotive technology, RoboSense has extended its Robo FSD capabilities into mobile robotics, enhancing the capability for intelligent robots to navigate autonomously across diverse settings.
Incremental Innovations in Robotic Components
In addition to their lidar advancements, RoboSense presented several new components aimed at addressing a wide range of robotics requirements:
FS-3D: A state-of-the-art force sensor designed specifically for legged robots.
LA-8000: A highly efficient linear motor developed for robotic hip and knee joints.
DC-G1: An advanced domain controller that facilitates real-time perception and sophisticated motion-control algorithms.
RoboSense is set to display its latest products at CES, located at Booth 6700 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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