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Creepy clothed humanoid robots use YOUR face and mimic every move you make to care for loved ones while you’re away
See the Robody bot in action by hitting play on the video
ROBOTS that use your face and even dress like you could soon take on care duties for elderly loved ones when you're away.
Robody's latest bot can help relatives around the home, from fetching their medication and preparing meals, to helping them put their coat on.
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The machines are remotely operated to mimic your every move as opposed to working independently.
Robody's head features a screen that has your face planted on it.
Footage shows the devices bizarrely dressed in human clothing too unlike most robots you see with their full metal parts out on show.
The idea behind Robody is to let older family members keep their independence in their own home while offering support when they need it.
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It has soft, flexible skin to safety get around - and even give hugs.
The tech can also be used by nurses and doctors to check in with patients without needing to physically be present.
When the bot is not in use, it can detect vital signs and calls for help which triggers an alert to be sent to caretakers and even emergency services if needed.
Devanthro has been researching and developing the idea for almost ten years.
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"We have conquered carpets, narrow hallways full of photos, round buttons that are almost impossible to grasp and many, many unexpected things," the company said.
"Upgraded hardware and control systems now allow operators to perform fine, two-handed tasks in real-world home environments.
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"From fetching cheese from the fridge, getting a shirt from the closet, and dusting surfaces to playing board games like Rummy and Mühle (Nine Men’s Morris), Robody’s new capabilities are designed for life at home."
The person controlling the bot on the other end uses VR kit that allows them to see around and move.
They can even feel their surroundings with haptic feedback.
Virtual Reality v.s. Augmented Reality – what's the difference?
Here's what you need to know
- Virtual reality involves using a headset to simulate a virtual world.
- In a VR world, everything you see will be computer-generated
- Popular VR headsets include the HTC Vive and Meta's Quest and Quest Pro.
- Augmented reality lets you see the real world, but "augments" (or adds on) computer-generated elements.
- This means you'll be able to see computer images overlaid onto your real-world view.
- For instance, you could wear glasses that overlay directions onto the road in front of you.
- This is what Meta's Quest headsets also offer, as well as Microsoft HoloLens.
- There's also the term "mixed reality", which blends virtual, augmented, and real world visuals that can be changed on the fly.
- Apple also has its own term for its headset's mixed reality tech called "spatial computing".
- That's why it describes the Vision Pro headset as a spatial computer.
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