Yes, we've lived in the era of the dishwasher for some time. But for the toughest, greasiest pans, call in the Dishbot
Posted 04.30.2010 at 3:38 pm
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Dishbot
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Erico Guizzo/University of Tokyo's Jouhou System Kougaku Laboratory, via IEEE Spectrum
For now, mechanized household servants are pretty much limited to floor-cleaners -- though they do hold a special place in our hearts.
But what if a robot, after a long dinner party, could bus the table and head to the sink? Now there's a relationship we can build on. Japan's HRP-2 humanoid 'bot, pictured here, has learned to do just that.
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:
Your New Kitchen Helper : This humanoid robot vacuums, sweeps and washes the dishes. Jouhou System Kougaku Laboratory, University of Tokyo
I hope it gets along with the laundry-folding robot.
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i need it
"I hope it gets along with the laundry-folding robot"...
or the robot chef for that matter.
:))) I want one :)
Ivan Malagurski
The only way i need one of those is if i am crippled.
Sounds pretty reasonable to me dude.
Lou
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I wouldn't mind having one, but why does it look like a Gundam?
he looks like a gay transformer,
he looks like a gay transformer,
We have these already, they're called a dishwasher and a roomba.
Oh c,mon this is what people have been askin for another way to be lazy i mean why can't ya just do the dishes yourself, huh i like doin this stuff, it keeps me sharp during the night after work ayh get some work ethics already
So creepy. I would not want this in my house.
Yes, it does look like a transformer, abet not a "gay" one, It would be nice to have to help around the house or office.
I'm a teacher, and can't afford a maid of butler, but this "robot" could clean as I'm at work, never steal my stuff and be able to clean up after the whole dinner party for the staff thing(oi, what a mess that was)
All in all, 10/10 for the idea, 5/10 for the product.
Really though? you guys don't see these things holding guns in the near future? I'd say doing the dishes is about one step away. And what if your dish washer got hacked? Looks like a hole new crime ring could form off this technology.
Haha, if only it was a real transformer, i'd want mine to turn into a car, and another to turn into a laptop