Meet the World's First Family-Friendly Chess Robot: A Game-Changer That Even Handles Quail Eggs with Care!

On August 21, 2024, the World Robot Conference had a grand opening in Beijing. SenseRobot, a home robotics brand under SenseTime Technology, showcased its entire range of products, including the newly launched SenseRobot AI Chess Robot—Professional Chess Edition. This innovation marks the world's first chess robot designed for home use.

As the third chess robot from SenseRobot, the new professional chess robot features extensive technical upgrades and innovations in AI and engineering. It can pick up 3D chess pieces using a mechanical claw and supports various functions, including human-robot and human-human play, move recording, and game analysis. This makes it an excellent practice partner for chess enthusiasts and budding players.

Ma Kun, co-founder of SenseTime and president of SenseRobot, stated, "Since Deep Blue's victory over the world chess champion in 1997, there has been no precedent for a chess robot entering homes. Today, SenseRobot has overcome unprecedented technical challenges, pioneering a new era and filling a market gap. As innovators in home chess robotics, we aim to empower the game of chess through technological innovation, benefiting more families and promoting the sport."

The SenseRobot Professional Chess Robot represents a significant technological advancement compared to previous versions designed for Go and Xiangqi. Chess pieces are 3D and vary in shape and height, presenting challenges for robots in terms of accuracy and handling. The robot's mechanical arm has been designed with four degrees of freedom (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and claw), allowing precise vertical grabs with a stability of up to 0.5mm. This capability enables seamless picking and placing of pieces without disturbing adjacent ones.

Unlike powerful industrial claws, the SenseRobot's gentle gripping strength is safe enough to pick up a quail egg without breaking it, providing added security for users. Enhanced by specialized training and optimized algorithms, the robot can accurately identify chess pieces based on minimal visible features, achieving pinpoint precision within 1mm even under complex lighting conditions. This allows it to guide its mechanical arm for high-accuracy operations and even right fallen pieces autonomously.

In terms of gameplay experience, the SenseRobot Professional Chess Robot offers unique features, utilizing a proprietary AI engine that categorizes chess skill into 25 levels. This system aligns with the rating scales of the world-renowned chess website, chess.com. With capabilities that exceed even the top human players, it meets the challenges of varying skill levels.

The robot offers numerous functionalities, including AI training exercises, skill assessments, peak matchups, and endgame challenges, along with opportunities for interaction through a large language model. These functions not only provide quality match opportunities for enthusiasts but also serve as a gateway for children to begin their chess journey, fostering their curiosity about chess and technology.

The robot's design features an appealing interstellar gray color scheme, a crown for the queen piece on top, and a glowing power button, enhancing its tech-savvy visual appeal. In addition, its 1:1 scale realistic pieces create an immersive playing experience.

The launch of the SenseRobot Professional Chess Robot signifies a leap forward in technology, engineering, and industrial design for the company. It reflects SenseRobot's commitment to deepening its influence in chess scenarios. This development also marks an important step towards internationalization, aimed at providing smarter, more convenient learning and playing experiences for chess enthusiasts worldwide. The chess robot is set to officially hit the market in late September—stay tuned for its debut!