Meet the Baby Bot, a fascinating robot designed by Japanese scientists Minoru Asada and Hiroshi Ishiguro. This innovative creation stands 130cm tall and weighs 33kg, covered in a unique grey putty-like silicone skin that enables it to move and communicate.
Equipped with a remarkable array of features, the Baby Bot boasts 197 tactile sensors embedded in its outer layer. These sensors allow the robot to react to touch, giving it a lifelike responsiveness. Additionally, it is powered by 51 compressed air actuators, enabling it to take a few steps when encouraged.
One striking capability of the Baby Bot is its ability to blink and turn its gaze when its shoulders are tapped, mimicking surprise and displaying an uncanny level of interaction. Furthermore, it can even attempt to grab a toy when it is dangled in front of it.
Excitingly, the Japanese Science and Technology Agency in Osaka plans to further enhance the Baby Bot’s functionalities. The research team aims to improve its body functions and develop software that will enable it to walk and talk like a three-year-old.
Stay tuned as we witness the evolution of the Baby Bot, a truly unique creation pushing the boundaries of robotics and human-like interactions.
