In a recent discussion, Choi Jin of Mobin highlighted the energy efficiency of wheeled locomotion: moving on wheels uses about 1.5 times less energy than walking. This principle drives Mobin's outdoor robot, which uses only four motors to overcome obstacles, making it both efficient and affordable. Unlike humanoid robots designed for indoor service, Mobin's robot is built for outdoor environments, leveraging wheel-based mobility to navigate steps and uneven terrain.
Choi Jin noted that while many obstacle-climbing robots have entered mass production, their prices often exclude autonomous driving features. Mobin, though not yet in mass production, maintains an aggressive pricing strategy to compete. The company positions humanoid robots as indoor service robots, while wheeled robots like theirs are better suited for outdoor tasks such as parcel delivery, shipping, and sequential dispatching.
"We believe robots like Spot, which focus on mobility for outdoor use, would be better for tasks like parcel delivery. Our slogan is ‘You can go anywhere, anytime,’" Choi said.
Mobin's approach emphasizes practicality and cost-effectiveness, aiming to provide reliable outdoor service without the complexity and expense of humanoid designs.