ima-create has released software that allows humanoid robots to accurately replicate—time and again—movements that a human has successfully performed via remote control, utilizing “physical AI.”
The software employs a unique method that replays successful movements while applying corrections only for deviations caused by situational variables. It can be set up based on just a single successful execution by an expert, eliminating the need for tens of thousands of hours of training data or large-scale cloud computing; the entire process runs locally on a PC equipped with a GPU.
According to the company, when tested using Unitree’s “G1” humanoid robot playing *kendama* (a traditional Japanese skill game), the system operated continuously for approximately one hour without human intervention, successfully completing the maneuver about 4,000 times on each side.
Rather than having an AI approximate a movement, this software replays the actual, successful motion performed by a human. A key advantage is that the “nuances”—such as the specific force and timing used by an expert—are preserved.
The system takes a successful “baseline” movement and adds adjustments based on deviations detected via image recognition. Because it does not require relearning from scratch, it functions with minimal data, and the extent of the corrections applied can be quantified.
All motion data is managed locally on the client company’s PC and is not transmitted externally.
An introductory video is available on YouTube.

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