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Stial Technologies Inc., based in Toronto, recently announced its acquisition of STFcore, known as ZhongQing Technology, a company specializing in 6D force sensor technology. In conjunction with this acquisition, Stial unveiled its inaugural humanoid robot named Stial Steven, specifically engineered for polishing applications.
Stial is at the forefront of manufacturing polishing robots that utilize artificial intelligence, adhering to a research-and-development approach centered on anthropomorphism. The company’s NextBrain AI autonomously assimilates information regarding product specifications and polishing processes, incorporating various sensory modalities—force, touch, vision, and hearing—for enhanced intelligent polishing capabilities.
This strategic initiative underscores Stial’s dedication not only to advanced polishing technologies but also to the integration of both industrial and humanoid robots. The newly established system signifies a noteworthy step forward in embodied intelligence, achieving a greater degree of autonomous adaptability.
Stial has made advancements in flexible force-control systems, AI-driven multimodal perception technology, and sophisticated polishing algorithms. These innovations leverage an array of sensors to effectively enhance the polishing process’s accuracy.
The company emphasizes its specialization in the polishing sector, where it integrates hardware, software, algorithms, and process knowledge to service clients in precision-demanding industries such as automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Moreover, Stial has progressed significantly in the realm of humanoid embodied intelligence and vertical AI models, broadening the scope of robotic applications in intricate environments.
STFcore: A leader in 6D force sensor innovation
Established in 2018, STFcore has crafted high-performance 6D force sensors tailored for humanoid and polishing robots that require precise force feedback. In contrast to established players like Germany’s ME System and the U.S.-based ATI, STFcore claims to have disrupted the foreign technology dominance, addressing a critical void in the high-end force sensor market within Asia.
With the collaboration of these two companies, STFcore’s advanced 6D force sensors will significantly enhance operational precision and adaptive control in Stial’s robotic systems. These sensors continually monitor the contact force between robots and workpieces, feeding real-time data into Stial’s proprietary NextBrain AI. This capability allows the robots to adaptively modify polishing pressure, angle, and trajectory, ensuring proactive flexible control.
Stial contends that the implementation of 6D force sensors is critical to advancing its vision of embodied intelligence for humanoid robots. The mobility of these polishing robots enables them to traverse different areas of a facility, performing polishing tasks seamlessly throughout the manufacturing process.
Stial Steven: A groundbreaking humanoid polishing platform
Stial Steven is a humanoid robot crafted for polishing duties. Unlike traditional industrial robotic arms, Stial Steven is designed to mimic human movement, offering enhanced flexibility and adaptability. This unique design makes it particularly effective for fine polishing in tight spaces and on intricate components.
Equipped with Stial’s exclusive process database, 6D force sensors, and a multimodal AI framework that integrates visual, tactile, and auditory processing, Stial Steven is capable of dynamically adjusting force, trajectory, and angles in real-time during polishing operations.
According to Stial, Steven surpasses the capabilities of traditional robots when tackling complex polishing tasks, such as working on intricately curved surfaces or executing precise polishing on small parts. This ensures a level of detail that rivals human craftsmanship while maintaining continuous operation, thereby enhancing productivity and competitiveness for businesses.
“Looking towards the future, we plan to continue our advancements in AI and robotics, transforming industrial production as a key player in the vertical ecosystem and harnessing international opportunities to establish a new standard in global intelligent manufacturing,” stated Hongbo Wang, the founder and CEO of Stial.
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