Japanese Robot/Humanoid Innovations Update: Mankind's Best New Friend is Getting Better (Videos)
Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 18:21
in Mathematics & Economics
(PhysOrg.com) -- The combined efforts of the University of Tokyo with private sector partners and the Information and Robot Technology Research Technology Initiative have moved one-step closer to creating a robot capable of performing fine motor skills, balancing on one foot and lifting. These skills are required in order for the robot to serve as a housekeeper/caregiver for the disabled and an aging population.
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