Saturday, November 5, 2011

Robotic guide dog takes blind for a walk

msnbc.com: Technology & Science

A robot guides a blindfolded human up and down stairs in a new video from NSK.Most elderly or disabled people rely upon wheelchairs, Seeing Eye dogs and nursing assistants to get them through the day. Soon they may also get a robotic walker that channels the sensing abilities of a friendly guide dog to navigate rooms, streets and even stairs.


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