December 31, 2024

Unitree Upgrades Industrial Robot to Jump Gaps, Carry Riders

Robotics company Unitree released an upgraded version of its industrial wheel robot B2-W, adding new features like gap-jumping and improved balance.

The robot can now operate on just two of its four wheels while staying stable, according to a demonstration video released by the company.

The B2-W "Talent Awakening" model comes one year after the original version hit the market.

Unitree designed the robot to carry human passengers, aiming for uses in logistics, maintenance, and security work.

The machine's ability to handle rough terrain shows how industrial robots keep getting more capable.

This development suggests future robots might work more closely with humans in various industries.

Content Hub

New Stanford Research System To Generate Realistic Human-Object Interactions Out Of Natural LanguageResearchers at Stanford had developed a groundbreaking system that can use natural language instructions to generate long-horizon and realistic human-object interactions. This innovative technology combines advanced natural language processing with motion generation and reinforcement learning, allowing for seamless interactions that include precise finger movements.
New Robot System Performs Complex Tasks Without TrainingManipGen differs from current robots by not requiring real-world practice or demonstrations to learn new tasks.
New Robot Helps Workers in Smart FactoriesThe company developed RoBee during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve workplace safety in manufacturing.
New A2-W Wheeled Robot A Groundbreaking Innovation In Industrial AutomationThe highly-anticipated arrival of the A2-W wheeled robot, with its precision, versatility, and efficiency, will provide industries a state-of-the-art machine capable of different applications.
Kepler Reveals New Robot That Learns on the JobThe San Francisco company plans to release the robot commercially in late 2025.
D9 From Pudu Robotics Is A Human-Sized Service RobotPudu Robotics on December 19 had just released PUDU D9, the first among Pudu's slate of service robots to be a full-sized walking machine.
Canada Must Boost Robot Use to Fix Productivity CrisisCanada ranks 15th among 20 countries in industrial robot use, the International Federation of Robotics reports.
Apollo Robotics Joins Forces With Amplifier For Holiday Fulfillment PilotAmplifier tasked Apollo with sorting orders into outbound shipping containers for multiple carriers amid increased order volumes. Utilizing Apollo’s perception systems and dexterous handling technology, the robots demonstrated precision and efficiency in real-world conditions.
AgiBot Releases Open-Source Robot for DevelopersDevelopers can now customize their own AgiBot with the X1 robot, an open-source platform for the modular machine.
Watney Team Advances Robotic AutomationThe Watney team has achieved significant breakthroughs in robotic automation, establishing new benchmarks for innovation and efficiency within the industry.