In the United States recently held in Detroit, IROS2023 (International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems) during the Disney Research Center showed a new social robot.
Appearance, this robot has with “Star Wars” BD-1 similar appearance, but the details compared to the original characters are quite simple. According to reports, the droid is trained in simulations based on reinforcement learning and has spent a year practising animation and walking alone.
As you can see in this video, the robot has a very naive pace, with a smooth overall movement response and free head movement. Behind it is an operator who gives commands to it through the control facility.
According to reports, this robot and other Disney Research Center technology and products will be used in areas such as park shows and film and television production. It can travel freely on bumpy roads and has a very distinctive style.
Official information shows that the Disney Research Center (Disney Research) is located in Zurich, Switzerland, is committed to exploring the frontiers of science and technology in various fields, the technology and creative services in the production of the film. The center has close cooperation with the technical departments of Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios and Disney Pictures.
