Chinese Robotics Firm Unveils Humanoid Tennis Ball Collector
Chinese robotics firm LimX Dynamics has developed a humanoid robot, Oli, capable of autonomously collecting tennis balls on a court. Standing at 165 cm and weighing 55 kg, Oli can mimic natural, human-like movements, aiding in its task.
Oli, with 31 degrees of freedom, can perform fine motor tasks. It uses Intel RealSense D435i depth cameras and LiDAR for real-time object recognition and spatial perception. The robot determines the order of ball collection based on factors like distance and its current position.
Trained using the Gemini Robotics 1.5 platform, Oli can learn and perform tasks autonomously. This platform enables shared learning across different robots. Currently, Oli's process is slow due to precise ball position detection and alignment requirements.
LimX Dynamics' Oli showcases advanced capabilities in autonomous task performance. While its current speed is slow, the robot's ability to mimic human-like movements and learn autonomously is impressive. Further developments could enhance its efficiency in collecting tennis balls and other tasks.
