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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

By R. Dallon Adams August 21, 2021, 8:49 AM PDT

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

2020 Olympics: Best robots, autonomous vehicles and more

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2020 Olympics: Best robots, autonomous vehicles and more

Toyota’s artificial intelligence-powered humanoid basketball player CUE may not be a an Olympic medalist, but the robot is an athletic legend in its own right. In 2019, the robot made history when it was awarded the Guinness World Record for “most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot (assisted),” according to Toyota. 

The robot was seen showing its skills at the free-throw line during this year’s games; a made free throw just before a commercial break garnered a “boom shakalaka” from one of the Olympic commentators.

SEE: Robo Olympians? Olympics schedule packed with bots, AI, VR and more (TechRepublic)

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

CUE makes history

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CUE makes history

The CUE robot during its Guinness World Record attempt in 2019.

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Robot basketball player
Robot basketball player
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

Robotic court skills on full display

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Robotic court skills on full display

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Closeup of robot basketball player
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

Robotic free throw form

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Robotic free throw form

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

CUE reloads for another shot

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CUE reloads for another shot

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

Field support robots

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Field support robots

At the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, spectators may see a few bots retrieving game balls and other equipment during competition. This year, Toyota has developed a series of Field Support Robots (FSR) designed to “retrieve sports equipment quickly and safely on the field of play, alleviating the burden on operational staff,” according to an Olympics post.

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Robot at the Olympics
Robot at the Olympics
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

A field support robot in action

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A field support robot in action

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

FSR in the stadium

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FSR in the stadium

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

A pair of bots rove the field

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A pair of bots rove the field

Field support robots on the playing field.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

An FSR behind the scenes

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An FSR behind the scenes

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

Human support robots and deliver support robots

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Human support robots and deliver support robots

Although this year’s games are being held without spectators, Toyota originally designed a series of Human Support Robots (HSRs) and Deliver Support Robots (DSRs) to lead attendees to their seats and “deliver drinks and other goods to spectators that they have ordered from a dedicated tablet,” according to a Toyota post.

SEE: Robo Olympians? Olympics schedule packed with bots, AI, VR and more (TechRepublic)

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

HSRs and DSRs

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HSRs and DSRs

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

Autonomous transport

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Autonomous transport

The Olympics have also showcased various autonomous vehicles designed to transport athletes around the Olympic Village. Originally, Toyota planned to deploy about 200 electric vehicles known as Accessible People Movers (APMs) to “transport athletes, staff and visitors with accessibility needs around venues.” Each of the electric APMs has a single-charge range of 100 kilometers and can ferry up to five passengers.

SEE: Robo Olympians? Olympics schedule packed with bots, AI, VR and more (TechRepublic)

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Best robotics and innovative tech we’ve seen at the games so far

A fleet of autonomous transport vehicles

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A fleet of autonomous transport vehicles

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Autonomous transport vehicle

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Autonomous transport vehicle

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