Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s Jouhou System Kougaku Laboratory have used human motion-capture and video game simulations to teach HRP-2 how to handle different types of dishware. They also had to develop waterproof robot gloves.
The researchers are also working with 3-D sensors to help the robots “see” their surroundings so they can move freely.
Along with washing dishes, the HRP-2 also cleans the floor, but with a regular, old-fashioned hose vacuum, as you can see in this adorable montage:
I hope it gets along with the laundry-folding robot.
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