Toyota Bot Sets World Record For The Longest Basketball Shot By A Robot

A Toyota humanoid robot makes history as its CUE6 secures the first Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot ever made by a robot. Not only did this record set a new standard in sports performance but also in the field of precision robotics.

This feat might be first for CUE6, but not the first for Toyota’s CUE series. In 2019, the third-generation CUE3 model was recognized by Guinness World Records for scoring a whopping 2,020 consecutive free throws - a feat that showcased the robot’s consistency. Toyota remarked that CUE3 would have continued its streak forever due to its flawless programming.

Despite this success, CUE6’s journey for the record was not without challenges. During its initial attempt at the long-distance shot, the ball hit the rim and bounced away. However, the robot quickly recalibrated and succeeded on its second try, sinking the shot with impressive accuracy.

Toyota developed the CUE series as part of its exploration in combining sports and robotics. Specifically for basketball, Toyota engineers used machine learning and AI to help robots mimic human movements in order to refine their basketball shooting skills and calculate precise trajectories of their shots.

This milestone reflects Toyota's innovative spirit in robotics, blending technology with engaging challenges. It also underscores the potential of robots to perform tasks requiring both physical skill and computational intelligence.

A video of CUE6's record-setting shot has been released by Guinness World Records, capturing the excitement of this groundbreaking moment. As robotics technology progresses, achievements like CUE6’s inspire curiosity about what humanoid machines can accomplish next. For now, CUE6 stands as a testament to human creativity, proving that robots can indeed take to the court and score big.