'Clone' Robot Resembling a Human Springs into Action
A robotics company is advertising an android called ‘Clone,’ which is engineered to mimic the human musculoskeletal system. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A Polish-American company has introduced androids that function with muscles and bones.
In a viral video released on Wednesday, Clone Robotics showcased its ‘Alpha’ prototype, an android designed to replicate human anatomy with more than 1,000 artificial muscles attached to a fully detailed skeleton, complete with a complex “nervous system.” The video, which features a faceless white android suspended mid-air, captures the android twitching as its synthetic muscles activate, quickly gathering millions of views.
While the design of Alpha shares similarities with other humanoid robots, like Elon Musk’s Optimus and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, it distinguishes itself through unique design principles. The model incorporates biomimetics—its design is inspired by biological evolution, akin to how Velcro imitates plant hooks—to improve functionality.
Expanding on previous prototypes, including a humanoid hand and torso, the full-body Clone is said to excel at delicate tasks while matching human strength and coordination. It is intended to act as a domestic assistant, equipped with a natural language interface to understand and execute commands from its owner. The company aims to produce 279 units of the Clone in the near future.
The roots of this project trace back to 2014, initiated by Polish engineer Lucas Kozlik, who was later joined by California mathematician Dhanush Radhakrishnan. Some media sources have drawn comparisons between Clone and the realistic robots featured in HBO’s Westworld. Additionally, the Clone Robotics website promotes a project named Neo, described cryptically as a “vision of a limitless future for humanity.”
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
In a viral video released on Wednesday, Clone Robotics showcased its ‘Alpha’ prototype, an android designed to replicate human anatomy with more than 1,000 artificial muscles attached to a fully detailed skeleton, complete with a complex “nervous system.” The video, which features a faceless white android suspended mid-air, captures the android twitching as its synthetic muscles activate, quickly gathering millions of views.
While the design of Alpha shares similarities with other humanoid robots, like Elon Musk’s Optimus and Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, it distinguishes itself through unique design principles. The model incorporates biomimetics—its design is inspired by biological evolution, akin to how Velcro imitates plant hooks—to improve functionality.
Expanding on previous prototypes, including a humanoid hand and torso, the full-body Clone is said to excel at delicate tasks while matching human strength and coordination. It is intended to act as a domestic assistant, equipped with a natural language interface to understand and execute commands from its owner. The company aims to produce 279 units of the Clone in the near future.
The roots of this project trace back to 2014, initiated by Polish engineer Lucas Kozlik, who was later joined by California mathematician Dhanush Radhakrishnan. Some media sources have drawn comparisons between Clone and the realistic robots featured in HBO’s Westworld. Additionally, the Clone Robotics website promotes a project named Neo, described cryptically as a “vision of a limitless future for humanity.”
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
