Researchers are working to develop robots that are capable of more human-like behavior. In this report by Dan Simmons of the BBC, he explores what scientists are doing to give robots more human-like abilities. This is a follow-up to the post from yesterday on robots that show human emotions.
Some robots have been developed from models in nature. Some of those robots actually perform functions in a way that are superior to what humans can do. For example, robots can accomplish repetitive tasks with precision and without tiring. Robots can go places that humans cannot easily go or maybe not reach at all.
Now the challenge is to make robots that can interact with humans in a way that puts the humans at ease and allows a more personal interaction. See the article below for the report on how this is being done right now.
Simple tasks such as walking and picking up objects are part of everyday life for people, but such mundane tasks still present major challenges for today's robots.
Researchers are using sensors, cameras and recognition to teach the machines to interact in a way that people will be comfortable with.
Man machine (BBC News)
Sun, 24 May 2009 16:27:49 GMT