Robovie II helps elderly customers in a supermarket
“Researchers at the ATR Intelligent Robotics and Communication Laboratories in Kyoto, Japan have recently developed a proof-of-concept system showcasing the capabilities of ubiquitous networked robot systems for social robotics applications targeted towards assisting the elderly. In a televised demonstration at a Japanese shopping mall, a Robovie II robot accompanied an elderly customer through a supermarket, carrying her groceries and reminding her to buy items on her shopping list when they entered appropriate areas of the supermarket. This scenario demonstrates a vision for the future of ubiquitous networked robot systems, where networked social robots will provide support services for the elderly in everyday life.”
