Local Humanoid Robot JAKA π Showcases Smart Manufacturing at Suzhou Football League
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On July 25, the Jiangsu Provincial Urban Football League kicked off at Changzhou's home venue, featuring the debut of the JAKA π humanoid robot developed by local tech firm JAKA Robotics. The lightweight robot performed a synchronized dance routine, highlighting the integration of cutting-edge technology with community sports, and setting a benchmark for the development of intelligent applications in Changzhou.
The event showcased the maturity of Changzhou's smart manufacturing industry and its innovative achievements to an audience of over ten thousand. The JAKA π robot, standing 1.2 meters tall and weighing 42 kg, is equipped with 27 degrees of freedom and utilizes a unique dual-brain architecture for intelligent computation and real-time motion control. This performance demonstrated the robot's capabilities in various environments, including outdoor events and commercial spaces.
Looking ahead, JAKA Robotics plans to deepen its focus on core technologies in embodied intelligence while expanding applications in industrial automation and public events. The integration of humanoid robots in sports events aligns with Changzhou's vision of becoming an international smart manufacturing city, enhancing cultural offerings and citizen engagement in sports, and fostering collaboration between the robotics and sports industries.
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