Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has just unveiled a robot that can not only solve complex tasks in home environments, but they can also take selfies. That’s right, TRI robot scientists were able to train them to understand and operate in complicated situations, including recognizing and responding to transparent as well as reflective surfaces in a variety of situations.
OrionStar’s Robotic Coffee Master is exactly as it sounds, a humanoid robot barista that makes perfect drinks, thanks to master-level brewing techniques learned from 3,000 hours of AI learning as well as 30,000 hours of arm testing / machine vision training. No drinks are off limits as it even knows how to perform complex curves and spirals with millimeter-level stability and accuracy.
Pudu Robotics’ BellaBot made its debut at a Sushi Island restaurant in Canada, and so far, it’s been a major hit with the patrons. This innovative robot is capable of easily moving, orienting, and navigating all by itself in highly dynamic and crowded environments. It comes equipped with induction trays that enable it to deliver food to 3-4 tables at a time. When it arrives at a table, a light strip beside the tray starts to flash, reminding the customers to pick up the food.
Sure, Boston Dynamics is selling a $75,000 Spot robotic dog, but KODA wants to offer something more affordable ($45,000 – $55,000). That’s not all, this one is designed for more than just a few simple tasks, it’s capable of interacting socially with its owners, thanks to the company’s blockchain-enabled decentralized AI infrastructure. This means it can be used as a family companion, seeing-eye companion, guard dog, or even a supercomputer that helps you solve complex problems.
If money was no object, and you’ve always wanted a private chef, then Moley Robotics has just the robot for you. At $329K USD, this system basically consists of dexterous robot integrated into a luxury kitchen capable of preparing freshly-cooked meals at the touch of a button using two robotic arms that can realistically mimic the movements of human hands. That’s right, it can retrieve ingredients from a smart fridge, fill pans, pour liquids, mix ingredients, and even plate everything up.