Tech giants are leading a new wave of technological revolution. Boston Dynamics abandons hydraulic technology in favor of electric drives, and launches a new electric humanoid robot, the Atlas; Relying on its innovative strength, Huawei launched the Pura70 series of mobile phones equipped with the Pangu model, which were sold out as soon as they were released, causing heated discussions in the industry.
Boston Dynamics Atlas electrification
Boston Dynamics announced the retirement of its star product, the hydraulic version of the Atlas humanoid robot, marking the end of the era of hydraulically driven humanoid robots. Boston Dynamics has launched a new generation of electrically driven Atlas robots, which replace hydraulics with pure electric drives, reducing noise levels and improving flexibility and range of motion.
The innovative design of the new Atlas, with a 360-degree rotation of the head and a range of motion that exceeds that of the human body, reflects Boston Dynamics' exploration of structural innovation in humanoid robots. Thanks to advanced control algorithms, the new Atlas moves more smoothly and naturally, allowing you to perform difficult maneuvers such as 180-degree head rotation and fast standing walking. The new robot uses a 3D printed titanium-aluminum alloy skeleton and weighs only 89 kilograms, which greatly reduces energy consumption.
The new Atlas is equipped with the Orbit software platform for managing robotic fleets, site maps, and digital transformation data, improving operational efficiency and centralized management capabilities. It incorporates AI tools, including reinforcement learning and computer vision, to enable it to better understand its surroundings and efficiently handle complex and changing real-world situations.
Huawei Pura 70 series mobile phones
The Huawei Pura70 series comes in four different models, namely the Pura70, Pura70 Pro, Pura70 Pro+, and Pura70 Ultra. From entry to top, the price range is RMB 5,499 to RMB 10,999, covering the mid-to-high-end mobile phone market.
The biggest highlight of this series is the imaging system. The Pura70 and Pura70 Pro feature a 50-megapixel main camera. The Pura70 Pro+ gets upgrades in the ultra-wide and telephoto lenses. As for the top-of-the-line Pura70 Ultra, it uses Sony's 50-megapixel 1-inch outsole main camera, which supports 3.5x optical zoom, and can even take clear shots of high-speed racing cars.
In addition to its powerful imaging capabilities, the Pura70 series is also quite impressive in terms of design and configuration. It adopts a new "weather vane" design concept, inspired by the flow of light and shadow of modern architecture, giving people a visual experience of urban fashion. In terms of configuration, the Pura70 series is equipped with Huawei's self-developed Kirin 9010 chip, which is close to Qualcomm's flagship platform. It also supports innovative functions such as Beidou satellite communication and Lingxi communication.
Industry impact
The latest moves by Boston Dynamics and Huawei both mark a new phase in the development of technology. The electric Atlas and the Pura70 series with the Pangu model both demonstrate the company's commitment to technological innovation. Their success will not only promote the development of the robotics and mobile phone industry, but also have a profound impact on the entire technology community.
Boston Dynamics' move away from hydraulics in favor of electric drives is seen as a bow to cost and a defining position for motor drives in the field of humanoid robots. Driven by pioneers in this field, humanoid robots are expected to accelerate the pace of large-scale rollout.
The hot sales of the Huawei Pura70 series also prove that Huawei still has a certain competitiveness in the high-end mobile phone market. Yu Chengdong vigorously promoted the concept of "car + machine" and seamlessly interconnected the Pura70 series with the upcoming Zhijie S7, demonstrating Huawei's ambition to promote the construction of an intelligent ecosystem.
This round of action by Boston Dynamics and Huawei is groundbreaking and milestone. The advent of the electric Atlas robot marks the first step in the commercialization of humanoid robots; The hot sales of the Pura70 series have allowed Huawei to regain confidence in the environment of sanctions and strengthen its determination to make breakthroughs in the field of smart terminals.
The wave of scientific and technological development is constantly emerging, and opportunities and challenges coexist. We have reason to believe that under the leadership of technology giants like Boston Dynamics and Huawei, human society will usher in a brighter future that is more intelligent, efficient, and humane.