Deep Robotics Tests DR02 Humanoid for Traffic Assistance in Hangzhou
The Chinese company ran the outdoor trial in the Xihu district, where DR02 identified traffic violations and gave warnings by voice and gesture.
Deep Robotics has tested a traffic-assistance function using its humanoid robot DR02 in the Xihu district of Hangzhou, China, according to etnews.com. The trial was conducted outdoors in the rain.
During the test, DR02 autonomously identified traffic law violations, the company said. The robot then gave guidance or warnings using voice and hand gestures, and was able to converse with pedestrians in multiple languages.
Deep Robotics states that DR02 carries an IP66 dust and water resistance rating and is designed to operate in temperatures ranging from minus 20 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius.
Quick answers
What did Deep Robotics test with the DR02 robot?
A traffic-assistance function that autonomously identifies traffic law violations and gives guidance or warnings by voice and hand gestures.
Where was the DR02 traffic test conducted?
In the Xihu district of Hangzhou, China, outdoors and in the rain.
What are the DR02's environmental ratings?
An IP66 dust and water resistance rating, with a designed operating range of minus 20 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius.