New Cruzr Y1 humanoid robot to automate loading, sorting for logistics
· Source: interestingengineering.com
In short
Chinese robotics firm UBTech has unveiled the Cruzr Y1, a wheeled humanoid robot designed to automate loading, unloading, and sorting tasks in manufacturing and logistics operations. The robot integrates 3D vision, embodied AI, and a Vision-Language-Action model to adapt to shifting boxes and misaligned pallets with precision. The company also entered the consumer humanoid market with its U1 series, priced around $30,000, which garnered over 2,100 pre-orders within a week.
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Tags: humanoid robot, logistics, warehouse automation, embodied AI, UBTech, palletizing