Tartalo Knocks Before Entering

The Autonomous Robotics and Systems Research Team at the University of the Basque Country are trying to increase autonomy in robots so that they can do more than simplified tasks. Tartalo, their latest creation, can identify different locations. The 1.5 meter tall bot has sensors to keep him from bumping into walls, and has been programmed to recognize rooms, corridors, front halls, and junctions. He also knows what a door is and knocks at those that are closed. The UPV/EHU researchers are hoping that in time Tartalo will be able to distinguish between faces, voices, and objects.

Via Space Daily

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