The 'Watch-Bot' Identifies Chores That Humans Have Forgotten
Laura McQuarrie — June 21, 2016 — Art & Design
References: cs.stanford.edu & inverse
At the latest International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Sweden, a new home robot was unveiled by the name of 'Watch-Bot.'
Essentially, this robot is designed to serve as a second pair of eyes for humans and make sure no tasks go unforgotten over the course of the day.
The Watch-Bot's "eyes" are a Microsoft Kinect that's been mounted atop a tripod, a moveable "head" and a computerized "brain," as well as a laser pointer that works like a nagging finger. If a homeowner was making coffee in the kitchen and forgot to put away the milk, Watch-Bot would be able to point out this forgotten activity. However, before the self-taught bot can make any suggestions, it must learn some of the routine activities that go on in a household. With time, the robot becomes even more accurate.
Essentially, this robot is designed to serve as a second pair of eyes for humans and make sure no tasks go unforgotten over the course of the day.
The Watch-Bot's "eyes" are a Microsoft Kinect that's been mounted atop a tripod, a moveable "head" and a computerized "brain," as well as a laser pointer that works like a nagging finger. If a homeowner was making coffee in the kitchen and forgot to put away the milk, Watch-Bot would be able to point out this forgotten activity. However, before the self-taught bot can make any suggestions, it must learn some of the routine activities that go on in a household. With time, the robot becomes even more accurate.
Trend Themes
1. Cognitive Reminder Robots - The development of reminder robots are becoming a popular trend in home robotics.
2. Household Automation - There is an increasing trend in developing robots that can automate household chores and tasks.
3. Robotics in Home Assistance - Robots are being developed and used to provide assistance to people in their homes.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The robotics industry can benefit from the development of home robots like Watch-Bot to perform household tasks.
2. Home Automation - The home automation industry can make use of reminder robots that can automate daily household tasks.
3. Assistive Technology - Assistive technology can greatly benefit from robots that are designed to provide assistance to people in their homes.
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