An important part of Asustek Computer exhibition was a domestic robot Zenbo, designed by Pegatron Technology forces commissioned by Asus. Source Computerworld has paid extra attention to this development, having interviewed the CEO Johnny Shih (Jonney Shih).
Asus Zenbo resembles a hybrid vacuum cleaner and a table lamp, it is devoid of manipulators, so is not suitable for "heavy physical labor." The capabilities of this robot are reduced to information interaction with people in the household and household appliances. Children will be entertained by it cartoons, games, stories and songs, the elderly will remind you to take medicine, as well as see their condition, in case of an emergency call by organizing a capable family members by telephone or video conference. With the "smart home" this robot is also able to interact, turning on and off lights and appliances, as well as controlling the access of visitors through the intercom.
A lot of attention was paid to work on the robot's appearance. Zenbo eventually got a friendly "display face", which is able to express the understandable human emotions with the help of primitive facial expressions. On the market Asus Zenbo due out before the end of this year,. Related Products :
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