Pursuit of Guinness World Record by Basketball-Playing Robot CUE's Enthusiastic Development Squad?
In a groundbreaking achievement, Toyota's humanoid robot, CUE, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by a humanoid robot. The record-breaking shot was made during a competition, with the robot successfully hitting the basket from a distance of 24.55 meters (80 feet 6.5 inches).
CUE, a member of the professional basketball team Alvark Tokyo, wearing jersey number 96, demonstrated remarkable precision and adaptability in this impressive feat. The robot, developed by the Toyota Engineering Society, a volunteer group, has come a long way since its inception in 2017 with the aim of creating AI from scratch.
The development of CUE has been a gradual process, with numerous improvements made over time. In its sixth generation, CUE has learned to shoot baskets from increasing distances, dribble, and more. For this record-breaking attempt, many incremental improvements were made to CUE's shooting form.
In 2019, CUE made history by setting another Guinness World Record for the most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot (assisted), achieving an impressive 2,020 consecutive throws. The robot also holds the record for the most consecutive basketball free throws by a humanoid robot (unassisted), a testament to its consistency and accuracy.
CUE's latest achievement is not only a milestone for the robot but also for its developers. Inspired by the 2019 record achievement, younger members of the Toyota Engineering Society have been driven to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. This success carries the development team's hopes and dreams, as they continue to strive for innovation and excellence.
[1] Source: Guinness World Records [3] Source: Toyota Motor Corporation Newsroom
CUE's precision and adaptability in basketball, demonstrated by setting a Guinness World Record for the longest basketball shot by an artificial-intelligence-powered humanoid robot, indicates the potential of AI in sports like basketball. This significant achievement by CUE, a member of Alvark Tokyo, reinforces Toyota's efforts in advancing artificial-intelligence technology.
As CUE's shooting form was further refined for numerous incremental improvements, the robot continues to break records in the sports world, showcasing the intersection of technology and traditional sports like basketball.
