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The central agent “Avatar” looks after the customers, while “Ella” analyzes and carries out the tasks. If Ella experiences an error, the problem is escalated to a Guardian agent to help troubleshoot the problem. Possible problems include not understanding an order or stuck cups.
The three agents are integrated into a single Core Ultra Series 3 chip.
This isn’t Intel’s first foray into the robotics market. Intel sold robotics chips and development kits when it was still a major chip supplier in the field. However, in 2021, these efforts were halted after Pat Gelsinger took over as CEO and refocused the company.
Lip-bu Tan rediscovers the robotics market
Robotics is now back on the agenda under new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, who replaced Gelsinger last year. The reason: His focus is on high-growth areas that can generate high returns.
According to a Morgan Stanley study last year, the robotics market could reach $5 trillion by 2050. – By then there could be more than a billion humanoid robots in use.
Robots are seen as a way to increase human productivity and manufacturing performance. For example, they could support factories facing labor shortages or be used to perform dangerous tasks.
