･ApriAttenda ver.2. On February 6th 2009, Toshiba unveiled ApriAttenda ver.2. The biggest improvement over the earlier model is the inclusion of two arms, both of which have 3-fingered hands with which the robot can grasp simple objects, such as specially designed food trays and handles. It operates on AIST’s Open-HRP3 robot middleware. The original ApriAttenda could follow a person around, presumably to keep an eye on them or your house while away. The new version is designed to take a much more active role, helping out the old and infirm around the home, moving about on wheels.
Though its weight and battery life (operating on Li-ion batteries) weren’t specified, the robot’s unique ability to raise and lower its entire upper body (from 100cm to 130cm) was demonstrated. Stargazer, a localization system using an IR camera tilted towards the ceiling, tracks special ceiling markers, giving the robot valuable mapping data. Video: Media: Image credits:Toshiba | Impress Robot Watch | AFP BB News. Bandit_pioneer3. Plastic Pals - Robots who are fun to be with!
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