Pudu Robotics has introduced the FlashBot Arm, a wheeled-robot that looks to deliver materials and assist humans in office buildings, healthcare spaces, and any other areas where people congregate. Pudu calls its new device a “semi-humanoid embodied AI service robot.” In addition to a touchscreen face for communicating, the FlashBot Arm, as its name would suggest, features a pair of three-jointed arms that end with Pudu’s DH11 robotic hands. Pudu says that these hands are capable of carrying packages, swiping keycards, and pressing elevator buttons.
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The FlashBot Arm is said to be able to engage in basic conversation with humans via its integrated speaker and microphone, thanks to a built-in AI-powered LLM. Pudu says it is able to navigate autonomously, utilizing its multiple onboard sensors and cameras in tandem with a VSLAM (visual simultaneous localization and mapping) system. While Pudu has not announced any availability details, it would appear as if the company is gearing up for a full-scale launch.
