NSK has developed a four-legged robot with wheels, and are working towards the creation of a robotic guide dog. “This robot has wheels on the ends of its legs, so basically, on flat terrain, it uses the wheels to move. In places like stairways where the robot can't move on wheels, it can use its legs instead.”.
“Raising a guide dog takes a long time, and a dog can only work for about 10 years. So the number of guide dogs can't be increased instantly. Also, some people don't like having animals around.
Akihabara News, NSK unveiled a new Robot Guide Dog at International Robot Exhibition 2011
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