Chinese humanoid robot attracts attention with Charleston dance
A full-size Chinese humanoid robot has sparked a wave of interest after appearing to perform the Charleston dance with remarkable smoothness, in a display that reflects a qualitative leap in motion control technologies for humanoid robots.
The robot, named "Adam" and developed by the Chinese company PNDbotics, has advanced motor capabilities that enable it to perform movements that require precise timing, high balance and perfect coordination between body parts, which are elements that are a major challenge in the world of robotics.
From walking to movement expression
According to its developers, this demonstration is not seen as visual entertainment, but rather as a comprehensive technical stress test at the systems level, aimed at proving the ability of humanoid robots to move from walking and basic movements to full motor expression that mimics humans.
Adam has 41 degrees of freedom, along with a high-torque, low-latency control system, allowing him to make fast, precise, human-like movements while maintaining stability during jumping, spinning, and sudden changes of direction.
Advanced engineering capabilities
The robot is 1.6 meters long and weighs about 60 kilograms, and it was designed to combine high flexibility with mechanical precision. It relies on dedicated actuators capable of generating large torque, in addition to advanced algorithms for planning the motion path, which ensures a smooth transition between steps and avoids rigid, automated movements.
The robot also features three degrees of freedom at the waist and two at the wrists, adding an expressive touch closer to human movement, while a high-speed, low-latency communication network ensures precise synchronization between all movement commands.
AI platform for self-learning
In parallel with “Adam”, “PNDbotics” unveiled the Adam-U Ultra platform, a version dedicated to research and practical applications in the field of artificial intelligence and self-learning.
This platform comes equipped with a Vision, Language, and Motion (VLA) model, in addition to more than 10,000 real-world data samples, enabling the robot to acquire new skills in hours instead of weeks.
Through this platform, the company aims to provide a unified and flexible solution that can be used in industrial, commercial, and educational applications, while minimizing setup and customization requirements.
A step towards robots working alongside humans
Experts believe that what "Adam" offers is not just a technical demonstration, but a clear indication of the maturity of humanoid robot control technologies, and their approach to a stage where these machines can perform complex tasks in real environments alongside humans, with unprecedented flexibility and interaction.
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