Towards a PR2 Maid (University of Tokyo)

[arnabmopiko]

wow......

[Shalek]

@kristijanadrian True dat. Check this couple of videos out, related. There are so many solutions to every problem. The only think I really find tragic is the little investment I see. Research into this and science in general should be top priority.

/watch?v=ACtihXjq2B0

/watch?v=nyHxG4EVCSo

[Shalek]

Why try and make a robot that does everything? Wouldn't having a robot that only does laundry but does it well and fast be better than having a robot that does all chores but does them slow and half-assed? Thanks.

[twigglyos]

@Shalek Because programming a robot to do minor tasks is already extremely challenging. Programming a robot to identify and distinguish objects is already difficult, nonetheless programming the robot to then handle a situation properly. That's why it seems like the robot is doing chores half-assed. You should see how much effort is put in just to make a robot learn how to open a door properly.

[Longenholm]

Yeah... To bad I don't speak japaneese.. or is it mandorin? or katoneese?.. I can't even spell these languages :D

[roidroid]

@Longenholm it's japanese

[TheGameHippo]

@Longenholm Click the Closed Captioning button for a translation.

[adamcpennington]

Sweeet I love the PR2! Translation please!

[WillowGaragevideo]

sorry, we posted too early. Translations are now ready.