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Robotic Droid Servants

The NAO Robot Toy is Your Personal Electronic Butler

— September 9, 2014 — Tech
The NAO robot droids are an electronic butler ready to attend to all of your needs and wants. This 58-centimeter tall droid can do anything from have a conversation to run and grab your paper for you -- all you have to do is ask.

Recent breakthroughs in technology have allowed designers to create more realistic robot designs that replicate the movements, actions and mannerisms of humans and the NAO robot is a great example of this. Created by RobotsLAB, the NAO robot can do all sorts of humanized actions such as drive a miniature car, fetch things and even hold a conversation with you. With an integrated lithium battery, the NAO currently can last on an hour and a half charge. With the hefty price tag of $8,000 this is one expensive servant to have at your beck and call.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Robot Droids - Developing more realistic robot designs that replicate human movements and actions presents opportunities for creating advanced personal assistant robots.
2. Humanized Robot Actions - Advancements in robotic technology enable robots to perform human-like tasks such as driving, fetching, and engaging in conversations, presenting opportunities for personal and household assistance.
3. Long-lasting Battery Technology - Innovations in battery technology, such as the integrated lithium battery in NAO robot, allows for longer operational time, opening avenues for more efficient robot servants.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The robotics industry can leverage advancements in realistic robot droids to develop sophisticated personal assistant robots for various applications.
2. Personal Assistance - The personal assistance industry stands to benefit from the human-like actions and capabilities of robot servants, offering innovative solutions for individuals requiring personalized assistance.
3. Battery Technology - The battery technology industry can capitalize on the demand for long-lasting batteries required by advanced robot servants, driving the development of more efficient power solutions.
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