Robust AI’s Carter Pro robot is designed to work with, and be moved by, humans

Carter Pro, a human-interactive robot, uses camera tech and aims at diverse customers like DHL.

: Carter Pro robot from Robust AI is designed to interact with humans and can be manually moved. It's equipped with cameras instead of lidar to lower costs and improve navigation. DHL is an early customer, but Robust plans to diversify its client base. The robot aims to improve safety in human-robot collaboration.

Robust AI's Carter Pro robot is designed to collaborate with humans, allowing for manual movement and ease of interaction. The system is equipped with a bright orange handlebar that lets users control the robot single-handedly, showing the importance of intuitive human-robot interactions.

In a field where safety concerns are paramount, Carter Pro uses cameras rather than lidar, a decision that balances pricing and functional needs within autonomous mobile robots (AMR). This approach reflects a shift in technology likely more suitable for warehouse environments.

DHL has been announced as an initial large client, although Robust AI is keen to diversify its client base to avoid dependency on any single company. CTO Rodney Brooks emphasizes the need for a varied portfolio to foster sustainability and broader market reach.

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