The SCHAFT robotics company has unveiled a new bipedal robot which the brand has designed to help offer assistance to society in a number of different ways. The unit is designed as a low-cost, compact robot that can operate without high levels of power and that can lift up to 60-kilograms.
The SCHAFT robot, unveiled at New Economic Summit (NEST) 2016 in Japan, is still without a name although the bipedal robot is making waves for being ready to tackle various tasks. The robot from SCHAFT is great when it comes to climbing and descending stairs, which is a notoriously difficult task for robots.
The SCHAFT robotics company is owned by parent company Alphabet, which many will recall is the parent company of Google.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Assistive Robotics
- The SCHAFT bipedal robot showcases the trend of assistive robotics by providing assistance to society in various ways.
- Low-cost Robots
- The SCHAFT robot exemplifies the trend of low-cost robots by being a compact, affordable option that can operate without high levels of power.
- Stair-climbing Robots
- The SCHAFT bipedal robot addresses the trend of stair-climbing robots, which are designed to tackle the difficult task of navigating stairs.
Where This Applies
- Robotics
- The robotics industry can explore disruptive innovations in the field of assistive robotics and low-cost, compact robots.
- Technology
- The technology industry has opportunities to develop innovative solutions for robotic assistance and low-power operation.
- Healthcare
- The healthcare sector can benefit from the application of assistive robotics that can lift heavy weights and aid in tasks that require physical strength.
