Korean URC's Released to Homes
The Korean Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) launched the pilot program of the national 'Ubiquitous Robot Companion' effort last week.
The pilot series will consist of 1000 of five different robot models placed in homes. This first round of robots will be used to get the bugs out of the system and to develop applications in preparation for commercial release.
The robots are expected to cost around US $1000 when they are commercialized.
The robots are for helping around the home with reports from the web, amusing the kids, ordering out food and remotely monitoring your home.
Since the robots stay connected, new applications can be added at any time.
The government program envisions a robot in every home in Korea by 2020. The government, universities and many robot, software and telecomunications companies are cooperating on the efforts.
There are still many people skeptical that the robots will offer enough services for their cost. In this pilot test, say MIC officials, they want to iron out the technical problems first.
In addition to the home robots, 20 robots will be released into airports and train stations to help tourists with information and directions.
The Korea Times : ‘I, Robots’ Come to Homes in Thousands
The pilot series will consist of 1000 of five different robot models placed in homes. This first round of robots will be used to get the bugs out of the system and to develop applications in preparation for commercial release.
The robots are expected to cost around US $1000 when they are commercialized.
The robots are for helping around the home with reports from the web, amusing the kids, ordering out food and remotely monitoring your home.
Since the robots stay connected, new applications can be added at any time.
The government program envisions a robot in every home in Korea by 2020. The government, universities and many robot, software and telecomunications companies are cooperating on the efforts.
There are still many people skeptical that the robots will offer enough services for their cost. In this pilot test, say MIC officials, they want to iron out the technical problems first.
In addition to the home robots, 20 robots will be released into airports and train stations to help tourists with information and directions.
The Korea Times : ‘I, Robots’ Come to Homes in Thousands
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