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Partner Robots v.1 Legs
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The bipedal humanoid Partner Robot is similar in height and stature to Honda?s ASIMO and has human-like lips that allow it to play the trumpet.
The Rolling Partner Robot rides on Segway-like wheels instead of legs for greater speed and stability on consistent flat surfaces such as factory floors. There were two types of Rolling Partner Robots on display at the 2005 World EXPO: music playing robots to demonstrate hand/arm coordination and a DJ designed to carry on conversations with people.
Toyota showcased a forth robot that appears to be aimed at entertainment, but little is known about it. It uses a novel system of wires instead of high-torque electric motors to move its arms and legs, resulting in faster more natural movement.
Posted September 4th 2006 5:46PM
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One of these is supposedly going to be in each of 5,000 Toyota stores in 2010.
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