Imagine a world where a robot greets you at your car and kindly opens the door for you. This is no longer science fiction, thanks to the Chinese company Chery. It has introduced the world's first humanoid robot capable of opening car doors, taking a big step towards the commercialization of robots in the service sector.
At first glance, opening a car door seems like a simple task, but for a robot, it is a serious challenge. The task requires extremely precise coordination and perception. The Mornine robot must be able to recognize the door, position itself correctly, estimate the force with which to pull the handle and coordinate its movements in a real, uncontrolled environment.
Developed within the framework of Chery's intelligent ecosystem, Mornine uses autonomous driving, environmental perception and electronic chassis control technologies developed by the Exeed brand. The AiMOGA team behind the project has managed to perfect complex data fusion and body control algorithms that allow the robot to perform this seemingly simple task.
With this success, Chery is not just demonstrating its technological capabilities, but laying the foundation for the entry of humanoid robots into our daily lives. They could be used in various fields - from dealerships and service centers to assistance in hotels and offices. With the ability to perform increasingly complex physical tasks, Mornine is a harbinger of a future in which robots will be an integral part of our world.