Constantly the Japanese develop technologies to make people's lives easier. Recently, delivery robots have been created. They will enter circulation after traffic laws are revised. The main purpose is to solve the shortage of labor and rural isolation. See below for more details about this invention.
Delivery robot technology promises to make life easier for thousands of seniors
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Even if the robots are still seen with a look of discomfort, they are here to help. In this case, mainly, robots will help elderly people who live in rural areas and have difficulties in accessing goods due to scarcity. chronic delivery manpower.
The DeliRo robot will have a charming look, as they are intended to be humble and kind. In addition, they will be monitored by humans who will be able to intervene when necessary.
hot skills
This technology is already being used in the UK and China. In Japan, one of the main concerns is collisions and theft. Therefore, the maximum permitted speed will be 6 km/h.
Panasonic's Hakobo robot will be able to stop when it detects obstacles in front of it, such as buildings or vehicles.
Four Hakobos will be monitored by a person from the Fujisawa control center. Furthermore, the robots will be programmed to send images, in real time, of the traffic lights to the operators.
a gradual process
Authorities still believe that Japanese streets will not be taken over by this technology, as there is the possibility of stealing human employment. Furthermore, SIT experts recognize that the technology will have limitations.
Even though it seems safer to test the robots in rural areas first, companies say that in big cities the deployment is more commercially viable.
However, for ZMP president Taniguchi, the biggest wish is to see these machines operating everywhere. He adds that people would be happy if robots could patrol a neighborhood or check the safety of elderly people.
