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Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by 1234letshaveatw »

doodlebugging wrote: post #30
1234letshaveatw wrote: post #29

Its main responsibility will be to stand in my front window and make the JO sign when my neighbor drives by

Based on the video evidence with the eyes widening down the page I suspect that this robot can do that for you. I think if it rotated that wrist-cam around to be on top that it can even simulate flipping them off with the other hand. Legendary!

Yes, meant to make him laugh more than anything. We've had some conversations envisioning us returning home from our mandatory days in the office only to find our robots hanging out on the porch together enjoying themselves and living the good life instead of doing chores

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by pj_mukh »

arjie wrote: post #19

Where are you guys in SF? Would love to come see it. Mostly interested in seeing the speed of action (what multiple is the video replay at, etc.) and looking at center-of-mass etc. issues. I have a pretty straightforward use-case in a home. The Dreame we have in the living room is pretty good at avoiding most obstacles, but I usually have an LLM-based agent review the image automatically and either send out the vacuu…

Wow, I have the exact same use case. Just move stuff off the floor so my vacuum robot can run and my life will improve 3-4x. Easy $2000 buy.

The matic is being sold as one with better obstacle avoidance and I have no doubt it does but the point is I want the obstacle out away and the floor cleaned underneath.

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by elictronic »

The biggest problem is they are using RC style servos. This is why all the arm motions are jerky and lack precision.

What this means: No force feedback on positioning. Jerky motion due to actuator steps. Limited precision. Terrible slow motion control performance. Fast movements will look better. Inability to solve problems with software.

Basically think of all the joints like those cheap thermal camera screens that are at 320 x 240 resolution. For rough work or finding some sort of oddity your good, but anything precise you need to spend real money. It's a pretty cool toy, but don't go buying this expecting that much.

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by a2ff6eeb0 »

la6479 wrote: post #21

> Our open SDK includes teleoperation and demonstration tools How is teleoperation anything more than a glorified puppet master pulling the strings or a radio controlled toy car?

It's higher latency than pulling strings. Until we get on device AI, humanoid robots will not be useful.

At this point, I think with the speed of AI development, the AI will be designing it's own body. It'll be ready to do that before humans figure out how to produce useful bodies.

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by elictronic »

calvinmorrison wrote: post #27

Why would you price your hardware so low? if this is as good as a customer would imagine, pricing should start around $20,000.

It’s built with cheap servos. It’s like all those jerky motion arms people build in school but never use in real life.

The form factor is good which is why multiple companies are building in that form factor. The arm motion will be like a 90 year old with mild Parkinsons. Watch the videos closely and you will notice the issue.

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by doodlebugging »

1234letshaveatw wrote: post #31
doodlebugging wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Based on the video evidence with the eyes widening down the page I suspect that this robot can do that for you. I think if it rotated that wrist-cam around to be on top that it can even simulate flipping them off with the other hand. Legendary!

Yes, meant to make him laugh more than anything. We've had some conversations envisioning us returning home from our mandatory days in the office only to find our robots hanging out on the porch together enjoying themselves and living the good life instead of doing chores

That video at the refrigerator suggest that you might be able to get Nori to pose as you described as he passes and raise a Heineken in the other hand.

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by dvt »

IAmBroom wrote: post #17
dvt wrote: post #4

Neat vision, but I can only imagine this thing literally fucking everything up. Like, knocking shit off my table, setting my kitchen on fire, bumping into things like an idiot. Not sure who the market is here apart from SF tech bros with money to burn.

Well, hackers, for one. You know: like the first word in this forum's name.

> hackers, for one

Got it, sooo.. SF tech bros. I think that humanoid robots are interesting but the real innovation and product-market fit will come figuring out how to do menial household chores (folding clothes is still very much unsolved, for example) as opposed to an ultra-generalized robot that can "do anything."

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by slug »

RPi5 seems a bit underpowered for all the sensors & control and offloading to a computer through wifi seems problematic. A Jetson Orin Nano would seem to be a better choice for a robot. Unfortunately Nvidia recently substantially increased the prices for their jetson devkits due to component shortages (DRAM,storage, etc), and what was $250 now costs $499 :(

Re: Launch HN: Nori Robotics (YC S26) – A low-cost humanoid robot for development

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Post by jakzurr »

1234letshaveatw wrote: post #31
doodlebugging wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Based on the video evidence with the eyes widening down the page I suspect that this robot can do that for you. I think if it rotated that wrist-cam around to be on top that it can even simulate flipping them off with the other hand. Legendary!

Yes, meant to make him laugh more than anything. We've had some conversations envisioning us returning home from our mandatory days in the office only to find our robots hanging out on the porch together enjoying themselves and living the good life instead of doing chores

My dream: "Good evening, sir. May I take your coat?" "Dinner will be ready in about 20 minutes. Your guests said they will be arriving very shortly" "May I serve you a drink while you relax in the sitting room?"

The reality: "Good morning sir. Would you care for some assistance getting out of bed?" "Please let me know if I can give you any help with your morning routine." "Your low salt, heart healthy high fiber breakfast is ready now, and I have all your pill bottles lined up on the table for your approval."

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