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TheBDX Droidshave been on a world tour recently.
Disneys approach is unique, though.
There are two computers, specificallyNvidiaJetson computers, as well.
And thats a big difference between the BDX Droids and the other robots that weve seen.
So think of a two joystick controller that we actually use to operate our BDX Droids at the moment.
This means one joystick movement accomplishes more than just moving the robot.
And Bachers team, which has grown since the original group of eight, had to prepare them.
Additionally, in conjunction with Disney Live Entertainment, new content has been added to the BDX Droids repertoire.
Further, Disney has built expert simulators that can help create and ultimately predict these movements.
He teased itll help Disney build its next-generation characters.
Bacher said in the future, well do character development in simulation only before you actually manufacture anything.
It is not an easy feat, though.
The Iron Man figure at Disneyland Paris has over 150 individually moving components, explained Bacher.
So, over the years, weve been building simulators that can scale to that complexity level.
Even so, the tech isnt meant to be seen.
What were actually excited about is that you dont see the technology any longer.
Thats certainly exciting for whats to come, but in the short term the BDX Droids are certainly showstoppers.
So, no, its not named Blue.
We use modular hardware components that we understand well in software, explained Bacher.
WithBoston Dynamics, Bacher shared, Its one quadruped that is mass-produced.
