No one would characterize existing factory robots as especially warm and fuzzy: they're usually disembodied limbs that are more likely to cut you than hug you. Rethink Robotics wants to put a friendly face on those machines, both figuratively and literally. Its about-to-ship Baxter worker robot carries a touchscreen face that's as much about communicating its intent as giving humans something more relatable.
Engadget , Rethink delivers Baxter the friendly worker robot, prepares us for our future metal overlords (video), Rethink delivers Baxter the friendly worker robot, prepares us for our future metal overlords (video)
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