Emiew, comme Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Workmate:
a le sens de l’humour, analyse les réactions de ses interlocuteurs, est capable de se mouvoir en toute sécurité, sur un sol inégal
Reconnaissance vocale dans une ambiance bruitée
Dimensions: 800mm (h), 300mm (w), 250 (d)
Weight: 14kg
Moving mechanism: 2/4-wheel transformable wheeled leg-type mechanism
Active suspension
Speed: 6km/h
Power: Li-ion battery (approx. 1.5 hour operation/full charge)
Communication: 14 chan nel; distant voice recognition using microphone array
Environment recognition: Map generation and localization using a scanning range finder
EMIEW2 incorporates new technology not included in its predecessor EMIEW. The new technology developed was conducted as part of the « Project for the Practical Application of Next-Generation Robots, » commissioned by the independent administrative agency, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan.
It uses designated zones that make the robot change its speed and direction. For example, if people frequently pop out of a corner unexpectedly, the robot knows it should slow down and alter its path upon approach (pictured below). Or if a door is never opened, the robot knows it can speed on by. And if necessary, the robot can avoid high traffic areas altogether, preventing it from becoming a nuisance to workers. The software identifies potential « hotspots » based on previously recorded activity between the robot and its environment and updates itself automatically, learning where it needs to make adjustments to its normal navigation paths.