AI robot stuns with record-breaking basketball shot
In an impressive showcase of technology and precision, Toyota’s AI-powered robot CUE6 has stunned the world with its record-breaking basketball skills.
A humanoid robot named CUE6 has captivated audiences in Japan with its basketball prowess, achieving a Guinness World Record for the longest shot by a humanoid robot. Developed by Toyota engineers, the robot’s achievement highlights the potential of AI in mimicking human precision and adapting to complex tasks.
CUE6’s journey began in 2017 as an experimental project. Starting with LEGO-based prototypes, the team gradually refined the robot’s capabilities, culminating in its ability to dribble, handle balls, and adapt its movements based on real-time analysis. By 2019, the robot had already achieved a remarkable milestone: 2,020 consecutive free throws. The latest version, CUE6, demonstrated the power of AI by recalibrating its shot after a miss to secure the record on its second attempt.
Toyota engineers view CUE6 as more than a novelty. The project serves as a testing ground for AI systems capable of dynamic learning and adaptation. While the immediate goal of creating a robot that can dunk like Michael Jordan remains aspirational, the technologies developed for CUE6 in Japan have far-reaching implications beyond sports, from automation to healthcare.
