Meet Menteebot, a human-sized AI robot you can mentor
What's the story
Israeli tech company Mentee Robotics has launched a human-sized robot called 'Menteebot.'
This advanced feat of engineering is marketed as a "personalized AI-based robot you can mentor."
The design allows it to perform tasks with human-like balance and control, including running, walking sideways, and turning with ease.
It also boasts the ability to adjust its gait when lifting heavy objects and understands natural language commands.
Technology
Menteebot: A leap forward in humanoid robotics
Menteebot distinguishes itself from other humanoid robots with its sophisticated technology.
Unlike Honda's Asimo or Boston Dynamics's creations, Menteebot is equipped with AI algorithms and natural language processing models.
It also includes software that facilitates "advanced training techniques."
This unique blend of technologies enables the robot to understand and respond to commands given in natural language, moving beyond the limitations of a specific command set.
Training
Menteebot's training process and real-life applications
The training process for Menteebot involves running a digital version of the robot through a task repeatedly until it masters it. Once trained, the robot can perform the task in real life.
The company has released videos demonstrating the robot's agility and precision, including one where it delicately hands a piece of dinnerware to a person.
This feature suggests that Menteebot can engage in conversations with humans.
Release
Menteebot's release and expected pricing
Menteebot is set to be released in 2025 and will be available in two versions: a residential bot for household chores and a commercial bot for manual labor tasks.
Although no official price has been announced, it's expected to carry a four-digit price-tag due to its advanced capabilities and size.
Weighing over 68kg, this agile humanoid robot promises to bring AI technology into everyday life in an exciting new way.