Intelligent humanoid robots have a wide range of applications, and their operation varies depending on the model and functionality. Below is a detailed introduction:
Roles of Intelligent Humanoid Robots
- Industrial Production: In fields such as logistics, material sorting, and component assembly, humanoid robots can undertake basic transportation and assistive tasks. For example, in automotive manufacturing, they can perform sorting and material preparation; in 3C manufacturing, they can complete material quality inspections, and in shipbuilding, they can carry out polishing and grinding tasks, supporting the intelligent transformation of the manufacturing industry.
- Safety and Emergency: In scenarios such as fires, floods, and hazardous chemical leaks, humanoid robots can adapt to dangerous environments with high temperatures, water exposure, and toxicity. By equipping smoke sensors, gas detectors, and other devices, they can monitor the site in real-time, assist in rescuing trapped individuals, and deliver emergency supplies, providing support for rescue decision-making.
- Commercial Services: They can be used for guiding and welcoming services, such as providing guidance and explanations to customers or visitors in places like shopping malls and museums, enhancing service experience and efficiency.
- Home Services: They can provide life assistance, companionship, and daily care services, such as helping the elderly with mobility, reminding them to take medication, handling cleaning and organizing tasks, and engaging children in interactive games and storytelling through a friendly appearance and interaction capabilities.
Operation Methods of Intelligent Humanoid Robots
- Keyboard Remote Control: Taking the OriginMan intelligent humanoid robot as an example, connect via SSH using MobaXterm or Vscode. Once connected, input the command
ros2 run originman_teleop_keyboard teleop_keyboardto enable all servos and execute the standing action. Then, based on the log information displayed in the terminal, control the robot’s movements such as moving forward, backward, turning left, and turning right using the keyboard.
- Joystick Remote Control: Again, using OriginMan as an example, first insert the USB component from the kit into the main control’s USB interface, install batteries in the joystick, and input
$ ls /dev/input/in the terminal to confirm if the system successfully recognizes the joystick. Once recognized, run the command
$ python3 /userdata/dev_ws/src/originman/originman_pydemo/joystick.pyin the terminal to control the robot’s actions using the joystick buttons.
- Voice Control: Some intelligent humanoid robots support voice control. After setting a voice password, users can directly command the robot to perform tasks through voice instructions, such as “turn on the light” or “help me get something.”