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Keio University develops soft, helium-filled flying robots for personal assistance

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Researchers at Keio University have developed soft, helium-filled flying robots capable of various personal assistance tasks. These robots can follow users, provide wake-up calls, offer reminders, and even act as study companions. The development aims to create more interactive and helpful robotic assistants. AI

IMPACT Could lead to novel personal assistant devices and human-robot interaction paradigms.

RANK_REASON Development of a new type of robotic assistant.

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Keio University develops soft, helium-filled flying robots for personal assistance

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Distinct-Question-16 ·

    Keio University made these soft, helium-filled flying robots; they can follow you, wake you up, remind you of stuff, and even be your study buddy

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