Tech-oriented folks with an excellent grasp of robotics often build everything from the ground up. However, those who are sticking exclusively to the software side of things are missing a crucial element. Luckily, a turnkey solution is just within grasp. The FF Nova is a small-scale humanoid robot that hobbyists and enthusiasts of varying skill levels can practice on.
Now that artificial intelligence is a must-have to compete in a steadily innovating market, Faraday Future comes up with the hardware to help us out. Our previous coverage of the company’s FX Aegis Ultra gave you an idea of what’s possible with four legs. This time, users have a bipedal platform on their hands, which comes with another set of challenges.
If the ultimate goal is a full-size humanoid robot, the FF Nova is a versatile testing ground to iron out all the kinks. Out of the box, each unit supports popular models such as SLAM, VLA, LLMs, and others. To aid in obstacle avoidance, object recognition, and other related functions, it boasts an array of sensors.
These include a 2D LiDAR, a 3D ToF system, and a 4 MP wide-angle camera. Furthermore, a three-microphone array enables voiceprint recognition and sound source localization. Next are its two modes of movement. Apart from walking at a rate of 0.33 feet per second on two legs, the package includes a motorized base that helps it zip around at 2.63 feet per second.
The FF Nova stands 19.6 inches tall and weighs 6.2 lbs. Wireless connectivity protocols include Bluetooth 5.4 and dual-band Wi-Fi 6. “A true humanoid with 20 degrees of freedom. Its whole body moves in coordination, so interacting with it feels more like talking to a person.”
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