The Guinness Book of World Records set a new world record for the 100m robot run on Tuesday. Cassie, a bipedal robot from Agility Robotics, set a new world time of 24.73 seconds for 100 meters.. The company raced at the Whyte Racing Center in Oregon, USA on May 11, 2022 and was approved in the record book after a lengthy evaluation process.

In comparison, the current human record is held by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt with a time of 9.58 seconds. Despite the big difference between Bolt’s and Cassie’s recording,This is important because it shows technological advances in the field of robotics..

Cassie used machine learning to break the record

To accomplish the feat, Agility Robotics scientists used machine learning to enable Cassie to self-control her outdoor gait. Cassie’s legs look like an ostrich. In the video, we can see how she adjusts her steps while running..

The robot has no camera or sensors and works completely autonomously. In addition to breaking the record, Cassie can run 5K in 53 minutes on just one battery charge. Jonathan Hurst, CTO of Agility Robotics, says using machine learning to control robot behavior is new and challenging. “This may be the first bipedal robot to learn how to run, but it won’t be the last. I believe that controls like this will be an important part of the future of robotics. The most exciting thing about this race is the potential“.

With the development of machine learning, we will have new robots, like Cassie, able to work even faster and not get tired like humans. The applications of this technology are numerous, and soon we may have to get used to unusual situations with robots invading our daily lives. By breaking the 100m world record, Cassie represents a fundamental advance in robotics.

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Source: TweakTown, TechExplore, Guinness.

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