Swedish AI startup IntuiCell has introduced Luna, a robot dog with a functional digital nervous system that enables it to learn and adapt like humans and animals.

Unlike traditional AI models that rely on vast datasets and pre-training, Luna learns through real-world interactions.

The company has even hired a professional dog trainer to teach Luna how to walk, mimicking the way neurons process information in biological systems.

CEO Viktor Luthman described Luna as a breakthrough in AI, allowing machines to learn without requiring high-powered data centres or offline simulations.

The technology, he says, could eventually lead to advanced autonomous robots capable of operating in unpredictable environments such as space and deep-sea exploration.

Future iterations could assist in disaster response or even contribute to constructing habitats on Mars.

Founded as a spin-off from Lund University in 2020, IntuiCell has received funding from Sweden's Navigare Ventures, Norway's SN? Ventures, and the European Union.

The company believes that Luna's capabilities could mark a significant step forward in the development of humanoid and autonomous robots, with applications far beyond current AI-powered machines.