Pibot (robot pilot)

2023: Product Announcement

In early August 2023, specialists from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) presented the world's first humanoid robot pilot. A machine called Pibot is able to sit in the pilot's seat, control the steering wheel and press buttons. In addition, the robot, using artificial intelligence tools, remembers flight maps and instructions in case of emergency situations.

Pibot does not require any changes to the design of the aircraft. The robot is able to understand instructions written in natural language and control the aircraft without human intervention. The machine can analyze the condition of the cabin, as well as the situation overboard using the built-in camera and sensors. Manipulators and fingers allow you to perform various operations with high accuracy and switch toggle switches even in conditions of severe turbulence.

The robot is able to remember Jeppesen navigation maps for the whole world, which is beyond the power of an ordinary pilot. Thanks to this, Pibot can be operated anywhere in the world. In addition, a humanoid machine can use the ChatGPT AI system. The robot calculates safe routes in real time based on the current flight status of the aircraft and environmental factors.

The robot pilot is capable of independently performing all aircraft control operations: from starting engines and taxiing in the lane to takeoff and landing. The developers say their technology could find applications in other areas - such as driving civilian and military vehicles. The robot has been successfully tested on various flight simulators. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026, after which Pibot should appear on the commercial market.^[1]

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