Researchers from the University of Chicago arebuilding robotsthat can better physically interact with humans and their surroundings.
Experts say a new wave of bots is needed to take on duties ranging from security to household chores.
Some robots have developed enough to be no longer caged to protect workers.
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Payload capacity is one limitation that future research could address, Nakagaki told Lifewire in an email.
Currently, RigBots can support up to about two pounds of weight, making using them challenging.
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Despite the technical challenges, some robots already walk the streets and interact with people.
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The reaction was surprisingly positive.
Correction 4/27/2023:Corrected the spelling of a source’s name in paragraph 7.
