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Robot trend 2018

Pepper
Pepper may have been announced in 2014, but that’s not to say it’s outdated. It’s still an awesome piece of kit. What can it do, then? Well, it’s claimed to be the first ever robot that can recognise and respond to human emotion. In its head, there are two HD cameras, four microphones and a 3D sensor, which all monitor facial expressions and speech patterns. You’ll also find a gyroscope in the torso.

Its creator, Aldebaran Robotics, says Pepper is aimed at making humans happy. It currently costs 198,000 Japanese yen (just over £1000).

Deka robot
Bionic limbs have also emerged as an exciting area of robotic technology. aiding people who’ve been born without limbs or who’ve lost them in accidents. The DEKA Arm is just one one such example.

Funded by the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the US, it lets individuals who’ve experienced upper extremity amputations regain control of their arm and hand. The prosthetic arm is so precise that users are able to grip items such as cups and cutlery.

Milo robot
Milo is a robot developed by American humanoid manufacturer Robokind to support children with Autism. Two feet tall, it’s been designed specifically for parents, therapists, and educators to teach children social skills.

The robot displays different emotions which users have to identify using an iPad. While this happens, cameras built into Milo’s eyes monitor the child’s behaviour to provide feedback, and the children also wear a chest pack that looks out for changes in heart rate. That way, whoever’s working with the children can address problems.

The firm claims that children working with Milo have an engagement rate of 70-90%, compared to 3-10% with other therapy methods.

Jibo
While it would be nice to have a robot that can organise your home office and ensure your children are ready for school, that’s a long way off. However, Jibo is an excellent example of how robots can become our personal assistants.

Dubbed “the world’s first social robot for the home”, it recognises the faces of its owners and can do things like provide you with reminders and take photos at family celebrations. After raising more than $3 million through crowdfunding, the robot is set to go on sale later this year for $749 (£529).

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