WorkFar has introduced a new initiative allowing businesses to lease its humanoid robots without requiring an initial payment. The program is designed to make advanced robotic technology accessible to manufacturing and logistics companies, helping them boost productivity while contributing to the development of WorkFar’s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.
WorkFar’s robots are equipped with AI systems that assist in performing tasks in dynamic environments, such as lifting objects of various shapes and sizes under the guidance of human operators. By collecting data from real-world applications, WorkFar aims to improve its AI systems, refining the robots’ ability to adapt to complex scenarios. The company’s robots are designed to collaborate with human operators through teleoperation systems, which include features like eye-tracking and haptic feedback:
- Advanced Technologies: Eye Tracking and Haptic Feedback Syntro integrates multiple technologies to allow the operator to control the robot from anywhere in the world. Through virtual reality goggles, the operator can visualize the robot’s surroundings with augmented reality overlays. Eye-tracking technology highlights items for the robot to interact with, while haptic and force feedback gloves give the operator tactile sensations, simulating the feeling of lifting or moving objects remotely.
- AI-Assisted Operation Although the operator initiates the actions, Syntro’s AI processes the details of the task, such as object size, shape, and optimal handling. This division of labor allows the robot to perform tasks efficiently while reducing physical strain on the operator. The AI gathers data from each interaction to improve its future performance, contributing to the ongoing development of WorkFar’s AI systems.
- Hybrid Human-Robot Collaboration Syntro represents a hybrid intelligence model where human decision-making is combined with advanced AI to streamline complex operations. This human-robot collaboration allows for safe, cost-effective automation, positioning WorkFar as a significant player in the field of industrial robotics.
WorkFar’s current goal is to deploy millions of its robots globally to further enhance its AI capabilities. The robots are already in use in certain facilities, such as a Midwest plastic injection plant, where they assist in loading and unloading machines, handling raw materials, and transporting finished products. These robots have contributed to increased productivity and safety at the facility, while also reducing labor costs.
