"Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it aims to put its humanoid and other advanced robots to practical use soon after 2010 to help people in factories, hospitals, homes and around town.
Unveiling two new robots called the "mobility robot" and the "violin-playing robot", Japan's top automaker said it would step up research and development in the field, including by doubling the number of engineers to about 200 in around three years.
It will also build a research facility dedicated to robot technology on the site of one of its domestic factories next year, President Katsuaki Watanabe said.
Researchers in Japan, including from academia and companies such as rival Honda Motor Co, are racing to build robots smart enough to serve the needs of the elderly."
"Toyota aims to make the robotics field one of its core businesses by 2020."
"Toyota plans to further advance the robot's dexterity and flexibility to enable it to use tools and assist with domestic chores and nursing and medical care."
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Unveiling two new robots called the "mobility robot" and the "violin-playing robot", Japan's top automaker said it would step up research and development in the field, including by doubling the number of engineers to about 200 in around three years.
It will also build a research facility dedicated to robot technology on the site of one of its domestic factories next year, President Katsuaki Watanabe said.
Researchers in Japan, including from academia and companies such as rival Honda Motor Co, are racing to build robots smart enough to serve the needs of the elderly."
"Toyota aims to make the robotics field one of its core businesses by 2020."
"Toyota plans to further advance the robot's dexterity and flexibility to enable it to use tools and assist with domestic chores and nursing and medical care."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/feedarticle?id=7131285
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