Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far
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2020 Olympics: Best robots, autonomous vehicles and more
2020 Olympics: Best robots, autonomous vehicles and more
Toyota’s artificial intelligence-powered humanoid basketball player CUE may not be a an Olympic medalist, but the robot is an athletic legend in its own right. In 2019, the robot made history when it was awarded the Guinness World Record for “most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot (assisted),” according to Toyota.
The robot was seen showing its skills at the free-throw line during this year’s games; a made free throw just before a commercial break garnered a “boom shakalaka” from one of the Olympic commentators.
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CUE makes history
CUE makes history
The CUE robot during its Guinness World Record attempt in 2019.
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Robotic court skills on full display
Robotic court skills on full display
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Robotic free throw form
Robotic free throw form
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CUE reloads for another shot
CUE reloads for another shot
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Field support robots
Field support robots
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, spectators may see a few bots retrieving game balls and other equipment during competition. This year, Toyota has developed a series of Field Support Robots (FSR) designed to “retrieve sports equipment quickly and safely on the field of play, alleviating the burden on operational staff,” according to an Olympics post.
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A field support robot in action
A field support robot in action
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FSR in the stadium
FSR in the stadium
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A pair of bots rove the field
A pair of bots rove the field
Field support robots on the playing field.
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An FSR behind the scenes
An FSR behind the scenes
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Human support robots and deliver support robots
Human support robots and deliver support robots
Although this year’s games are being held without spectators, Toyota originally designed a series of Human Support Robots (HSRs) and Deliver Support Robots (DSRs) to lead attendees to their seats and “deliver drinks and other goods to spectators that they have ordered from a dedicated tablet,” according to a Toyota post.
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HSRs and DSRs
HSRs and DSRs
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Autonomous transport
Autonomous transport
The Olympics have also showcased various autonomous vehicles designed to transport athletes around the Olympic Village. Originally, Toyota planned to deploy about 200 electric vehicles known as Accessible People Movers (APMs) to “transport athletes, staff and visitors with accessibility needs around venues.” Each of the electric APMs has a single-charge range of 100 kilometers and can ferry up to five passengers.
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A fleet of autonomous transport vehicles
A fleet of autonomous transport vehicles
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Autonomous transport vehicle
Autonomous transport vehicle
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