Dynamic Creatures, a Boston Dynamics spinoff, introduces Hugo, described as the first human companion robot.
Hugo runs on what the company calls the first Vision-Language-Expression (VLE) model, which links what it sees and hears to movement, expression and gesture.
The post does not give training details beyond saying reinforcement learning is used to teach lifelike movement, emotion and interaction.
Nobody likes killer-looking robots, but everyone loves these.
The difference is huge.
These guys spun off from Boston Dynamics and are now building real-life creatures that move around.
I couldn't find many details on how they train these characters, but I read that they use reinforcement learning to teach them to move like living characters, focusing on emotions, expressions, and interactions.
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
Source: Santiago · x.comPublished
