The author shares a launch post from Hugo's founders, who say Hugo is the first human companion robot. The post says Hugo runs on a Vision-Language-Expression (VLE) model that links what it sees and hears to movement, expression, and gesture. The author adds that companion robots will need different intelligence than factory robots and sees educational uses.
The quoted post introduces Hugo, a companion robot built on a new Vision-Language-Expression model, which shows how perception links to movement and gesture.
I think robots that live alongside people will need a different kind of intelligence than robots built for factories.
Empathy and personalization matter here.
Hugo is a human companion robot from @theermann and Farbod Farshidian, who spent 15+ years teaching robots to run, jump, and work at Boston Dynamics and the RAI Institute.
Curious how customizable this could be. I see great educational applications for this.
Introducing Hugo: the first human companion robot. At Boston Dynamics, I was Chief Strategy Officer, bringing robots into the real world. My co-founder, Farbod Farshidian, led research at the RAI Institute. Together, 15+ years teaching robots to run, jump, and work. So we asked: what if robots could connect with people? Hugo runs on the first Vision-Language-Expression (VLE) model. He links what he sees and hears to movement, expression, and gesture. He notices you, reads the room, and reacts in real time. And he's only the first. Dynamic Creatures is @BostonDynamics' official entertainment and hospitality partner. We're building a cast of characters with film studios, resorts, and theme parks. http://dynamiccreatures.com
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