In Moscow, at the “Smart City” pavilion on VDNKh, the Russian “self-propelled balloon” “AI Kolobok”, which can be used as a delivery man for small packages in the long term, was tested. Message about it seen On the official website of the mayor of Moscow.
The diameter of the spherical robot is about 40 cm, it is equipped with a computer vision system, as well as speakers to communicate with humans. The robot rotates 360 degrees as it moves. The vehicle is expected to be used to patrol the streets and deliver small packages, primarily documents and goods.
How he is writing Shopper’s publication, the development of “AI Kolobok” is carried out by the Russian company “Edcar”. According to Edcar General Manager Leonid Golofeev, the robot is controlled using the next-generation 5G network.
Currently, the company only has the “AI Kolobok” prototype. In the near future, the developers plan to move on to creating the so-called “minimum viable product”.
Previously in Cherepovets came with A microphone matrix with artificial intelligence to identify drones by sound.