Although it's been depicted in sci-fi movies and TV for decades, personal robot technology is now starting to get closer to becoming a reality. Debuted at CES 2015, Robotbase introduced its 'Personal Robot,' a project that introduces an intelligent assistant for the home, capable of doing everything from providing wake-up calls to monitoring the home's temperature and air quality.
The robot is able to wheel around on her own on a mirror-like pedestal that features a friendly, animated face on it. Like a human, the bot is able to recognize objects, understand you and offer advanced dialogue back. For instance, upon rising, the bot will be able to note if you've had a good night of rest or not, based on your sleep cycle and resting heart rate. Then, the personal robot is able to put on a pot of coffee through home automation to help ease you into your day.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Personal Robot Technology
- As personal robot technology gets closer to becoming a reality, there are opportunities for disruption in the home automation sector.
- Intelligent Home Assistant
- The development of intelligent home assistants showcases the possibilities for AI-assisted lives and presents opportunities for companies in the smart home and IoT industries.
- Robotic Personalization
- The emergence of personalized technology for individuals like the 'Personal Robot' shows the potential for disruptive innovation in the robotics industry.
Where This Applies
- Smart Home Automation
- The 'Personal Robot' technology showcases new opportunities for home automation companies to incorporate advanced AI technology that can personalize the home experience.
- Internet of Things (iot)
- As the 'Personal Robot' becomes more common, IoT companies can incorporate smart assistant technology into more products, like smart refrigerators and TVs.
- Robotics
- Personalized robotics technology presents new opportunities for companies who produce AI-enhanced robots, from companions for the elderly to autonomous retail assistants.
