Cassie is a robot that stands out for its qualities at a dynamic level. The last test shows how it manages to travel, autonomously, a 5-kilometer route.
For some time now, we have witnessed exponential growth in the development of robotic programs. The commitment to technology based on artificial intelligence has not stopped growing in recent years. So much so that there are already several companies in charge of the manufacture of models with great possibilities of being a benchmark in the commercial field.
Even so, they are still simple proposals that must incorporate, of course, day-to-day functionalities. Carrying out housework or errands of any kind are some of the keys to understand this possible line of business in the medium term. Beyond that, we are faced with robotic projects that must improve over the years.
Cassie stands out, above all, for having a differential technology in robotics
Still, to what extent is the bipedal robot ‘smart’ enough to offer these kinds of services? The key to understanding to what extent we have a solution adapted to new technologies is shown by Cassie, a model with a series of differential qualities that make it unique compared to the competition. Its differentiation lies in the commitment to the disruptive.
Without a doubt, it is one of the best examples to show how much has been invested in the field in recent years. Coming from a public entity, it has been achieved a great solution in relation to the cost of production. Contrary to the well-known Boston Dynamics project, this time a proposal from Oregon State University has been created.
Let’s see, therefore, why the latest innovation developed may have potential according to current standards, why it may have incorporated very interesting news from the point of view of robotics technology and, of course, to what extent this robot can mark a before and after in terms of autonomy and time of use.
A robot designed to be able to run errands in the medium term
The first major advance achieved since the beginning of its development has been to reach a distance traveled of up to 5 kilometers. Cassie, which is what she is called, has been able to reach this distance until, finally, has drained your batteries to the maximum. It is a record with a great story behind it. What can we highlight in this regard after this achievement?
To travel the distance mentioned above, it has taken up to 53 minutes and 3 seconds. The rhythm, therefore, is very similar to that of a person moving at a brisk pace. This is undoubtedly from the first connotations to assess in this regard. Now, what other qualities should be mentioned in a record that can mark a before and after in the matter?
The Cassie robot is not one of the fastest on the bipedal drive market
It is important to bear in mind that the goal set, if it was done at a higher walking speed, would not have been achieved. After all, there is an inverse relationship between usage time and, of course, power requirement. In fact, there are other models present in development that already stand out for having superior performance. For example, the Mabel is already traveling at 11 km / h.
Even so, another detail that should be noted is the help to which the brand was subjected during the project. On several occasions, the team accompanying the bipedal robot had to help it on its way. This is the best proof that shows to what extent we are faced with a system that should be refined over the next few months.
It is still too early to anticipate the development of a differential project
It is important to note that bipedal robots they still need to include solutions over the next few years. This is mainly due to the continuous improvements that must take place when it comes to artificial intelligence. Now, what other aspects should we assess in the medium term? Above all is the marketing potential.
On this occasion, we are faced with a technology that is designed from the point of view of research. However, there are other projects in which there is private capital. Boston Dynamics, for example, does not generate returns from production of his famous units. This, in the end, will have to earn a revenue from the public in order to make a profit.
We will have to wait a while to see what the movements of this type of company are and, of course, to see what type of returns are obtained through this type of biped robots. Can you imagine being able to request a menu from your favorite restaurant and see how a unit of these characteristics knocks on your door? This, perhaps, could be possible at some point in the decade.