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Robot Helps Lost People

Robovie

— January 27, 2008 — Tech
If you ever find yourself lost in a shopping mall in Osaka, Japan, just look for a lurking robot with lemur-like eyes.

The Robovie is a crowd-monitoring robot capable not only of watching 20 people at once but analysing their behavior thanks to the 16 cameras stationed inside him. His two big eyes are complimented by a tiny pointed nose, no mouth and the palest robo-skin I've ever seen.

The robot is the creation of the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute (ATR) in Japan. Their intention was to create a human-like robot capable of giving directions for those who are lost by assessing disoriented behavior. He does this with his cameras, six laser range finders and 9 RFID tags. Probably not a good idea to wander around drunk when in the vicinity of one of these guys!
Trend Themes
1. Crowd-monitoring Robots - The development of crowd-monitoring robots with advanced technologies presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing safety and security in public spaces.
2. Behavior Analysis - The use of cameras and other sensors to analyze human behavior provides disruptive innovation opportunities for personalized advertising, market research, and customer behavior prediction.
3. Human-like Robots - Advancements in creating human-like robots that can perform complex tasks, such as providing directions and assistance, open up disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries, including hospitality, retail, and healthcare.
Industry Implications
1. Safety and Security - The deployment of crowd-monitoring robots can disrupt the safety and security industry by improving surveillance, threat detection, and emergency response capabilities.
2. Advertising and Marketing - The adoption of behavior analysis technologies can disrupt the advertising and marketing industry by enabling personalized and targeted advertising campaigns based on individual customer behaviors and preferences.
3. Hospitality - Integrating human-like robots with advanced navigation and communication capabilities can disrupt the hospitality industry by enhancing guest services, including providing directions, recommendations, and room service.
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