Nadia’s movements, controlled by a human operator using controls in virtual reality (VR), replicate the movements of the operator in virtual reality goggles and controllers. The one-to-one scale remote control system allows you to seamlessly transfer the operator’s movements to the robot’s arms and legs using tethering, informing 24 Channels.

What can the robot do?

Boardwalk Robotics claims Nadia has one of the highest ranges of motion of any humanoid robot, with 29 joints providing versatility in a variety of physical tasks. The emphasis on “low-latency virtual reality remote control” ensures full control of the human operator even in complex scenarios.

Boxing match with robot: watch the video

The robot’s abilities go beyond boxing, as shown in a separate video of Nadia traversing difficult terrain and effortlessly overcoming obstacles made of concrete bricks. IHMC Robotics sees potential applications of robots in firefighting, disaster relief and other hazardous situations where human intervention could pose a risk.

Nadia overcomes the obstacle course: watch the video

The collaboration between IHMC Robotics and Boardwalk Robotics marks a significant advance in the field of humanoid robotics. The combination of advanced technologies such as carbon fiber construction and low-latency virtual reality remote control positions Nadia as a versatile tool for a wide range of applications.

While the video demonstrates the robot’s potential to perform physical tasks, there are questions about its broader applications, including its potential use in entertainment and sports. But this collaboration highlights the advances being made in the field of humanoid robotics, and Nadia represents a major leap forward in the field’s capabilities and applications.