Hong Kong, Nov. 20 -- Airline industry leader, ANA HOLDINGS INC. (ANA HD) and Agility Robotics, a spinoff of Oregon State University in the U.S., are developing an outdoor-capable Avatar robot. The new avatars intended to be more rugged, resilient and capable of outdoor use, will be trialed from next year and are planned to be in service a year later.
Agility Robotics' latest model has a humanoid frame. Carrying objects, it can independently traverse outdoor terrain, climb stairs and select routes.
"By combining the research of Agility Robotics and ANA HD's Avatar platform and core technology, we will enhance the Avatar capabilities of the robot, allowing it to be controlled from anywhere on the planet," the airline group said.
"Bringing...