According to a report from Bloomberg, the UNITED PARCEL Service (UPS) is negotiating with California -based robotics startups, Figure AI to use human robots in parts of its logistics network. The talks, which began last year, continue, and the details of the accurate roles of the robots have not yet been finalized.
According to a report from Bloomberg, the transport company United Parcel Service (UPS) Negotiating with California -based robotic startups, Figure aiIt is for the use of humanist robots in parts of its logistics network. The talks, which began last year, continue, and the details of the accurate roles of the robots have not yet been finalized.
Early experiments: Humanistic robots in logistics
In February, Figure released a video in which one of the company’s robots is on Package removal and sorting next to a conveyor It is seen. Although the video is not formally confirmed to be related to UPS, it reflects the potential of these robots for logistical tasks.
“The first used our customer took six months, but the second was only in just two days,” Figure said in a tweet. The Helix model was able to learn high -rate logistics tasks with a single neural network. This model was successfully approved at the customer’s location. “
Following the expansion of automation
This move takes place when UPS seeks to expand its efforts in the field of automation. On the other hand, the company Figure ai It tries to consolidate its position as one of the pioneers of the development of human robots.
Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence have led startups and large technology companies to pay more attention to the development of human robots. One of these advances, the model Helix Of Figure AI that using technology Vision-Language-Action (VLA) Anthropical robots allow complex tasks using natural language.
Position UPS In the case of robotic cooperation
A spokesman for the UPS told Bloomberg that the company does not comment on specific or possible partners, but added, “We regularly review and apply a wide range of technologies, including robotics.”
UPS has previously integrated automation technologies into its operation, including robotics arms and artificial intelligence -based sorting software in Velocity facilities. The company. Also with DexterityThe company that produces robots with delicate motor skills for warehouse work has worked. In addition, UPS in the field of robotics and automatic guided vehicles (AGVS) with companies like Pickle Robot And Dane Technologies Has been involved.
Recent advances Figure ai: Humanistic robots with natural walking capability
Meanwhile, Figure recently capable Natural walking For the humanist robot Figure 02 Has introduced. This progress allows the robot to make human -like movements that increase its adaptation to industrial and home applications.
This development, by imitating the natural human movement, has been able to compress the simulated education for years in just a few hours and provide the basis for wider use of human robots in various industries.
The future of automation in logistics
UPS negotiations with Figure AI reflect companies’ growing interest in using human robots to improve logistics and automation operations. While the precise roles of these robots are still unclear, recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence and human robotics can create a new future for the transportation and logistics industry.
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