This software used in this robot allows it to avoid obstacles in 3D. Although obstacle avoidance is nothing new, performing in 3D and with this complexity requires a lot more sophistication than a simple 2 dimensional obstacle avoiding robot. Besides this robot is able to move so quickly that can be a lot more beneficial in flexible environments, while still perform the tasks required from a normal industrial robot. For original story and to see a video, please visit here.

Reference: technologyreview.com

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