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In the world of robotics, we\u2019ve often seen robots rely on their mechanical hands to pick up and manipulate objects.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But that approach doesn\u2019t quite capture the full essence of how humans interact with the world, especially when dealing with hefty items.<\/p>\n
Enter Toyota\u2019s groundbreaking creation, the Punyo soft robot<\/u>. Unlike its traditional counterparts, Punyo takes inspiration from our own human behavior.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Imagine a robot that doesn\u2019t just use its hands but also incorporates its chest, hips and arms to handle objects \u2014 just like we do.<\/p>\n
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Punyo, the soft robot\u00a0<\/span> (Toyota Research Institute)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPunyo’s design<\/strong><\/h2>\nPunyo features a cute and approachable face reminiscent of Disney\u2019s Baymax from Big Hero 6. But there\u2019s more. Punyo appears to be wearing a cozy looking sweater, which serves a practical purpose. It\u2019s highly hug-focused.<\/p>\n
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Toyota’s Punyo soft robot\u00a0<\/span> (Toyota Research Institute)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: THE CREEPY-EYED ROBOT THAT WANTS TO BE YOUR FRIEND AND TEACHER\u00a0\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nThe hug-focused sweater<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe sweater-like covering is made from grippy materials that provide a squishy, compliant layer over Punyo\u2019s hard metal skeleton. Embedded within the fabric are tactile sensors that allow Punyo to feel precisely what it\u2019s hugging, whether it\u2019s a person or an object.<\/p>\n
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Toyota’s Punyo soft robot \u00a0at work<\/span> (Toyota Research Institute)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: STOP LOADING THE DISHWASHER: THIS ROBOT AIMS TO DO ALL THE CLEAN-UP FOR YOU\u00a0\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nPunyo’s inflatable paws<\/strong><\/h2>\nInstead of traditional hands, Punyo has what Toyota calls “paws.” These aren\u2019t your typical paws. They\u2019re more like inflatable hooves. These paws have tiny dots printed on the inside. When the paw touches something, the dots distort, revealing the shape and force of contact. The clever camera captures this deformation, and the information is fed directly to the robot’s brain to help it grasp objects effectively.<\/p>\n
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The Punyo soft robot has human characteristics<\/span> (Toyota Research Institute)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMORE: CONSTRUCTION WORKERS BEING REPLACED BY AI ROBOT BRICKLAYERS\u00a0\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nPunyo’s softness in the arms<\/strong><\/h2>\nPunyo\u2019s arms are arrays of air-filled bubbles, air tubes and pressure sensors that extend from shoulder to wrist. These bubbles can be individually pressure regulated, allowing for optimal stiffness based on the task at hand.<\/p>\n
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The Punyo soft robot lifts a box<\/span> (Toyota Research Institute)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nTraining Punyo<\/strong><\/h2>\nThrough teleoperation, Toyota Research Group roboticists have been training Punyo to handle various large objects. Some techniques include:<\/p>\n
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The Punyo soft robot from Toyota<\/span> (Toyota Research Institute)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe lean and lift:<\/strong> Punyo leans forward, hugs items to its ches and then leans back to lift them.<\/p>\nHeap it up:<\/strong> Punyo even has the ability to heap objects, making it versatile for different scenarios.<\/p>\nCreative carrying:<\/strong> Imagine slinging a water jug up onto Punyo\u2019s shoulder, where it remains steady from above.<\/p>\nKurt’s key takeaways<\/strong><\/h2>\nPunyo’s innovative design and emphasis on cuddling break new ground in soft robotics. Its gentle and precise grasp on large, awkward objects suggests exciting possibilities for robotic helpers in homes and other environments in the future.<\/p>\n
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