Currently, dozens of laboratories around the world are active development of humanoid robots. One of the priority directions in this area is to create the most realistic a motor system that would finally get away from typical angular and sharp movements. 
Photos from open sources Swiss scientists from the laboratory Artificial Intelligence Laboratory University of Zurich announced that in March 2013 they will be introduced a fundamentally new type of humanoid robot under the name Roboy (the name can be translated from English as “Robomalechik”). According to the plan, the project should be completed in record deadlines – only 9 months after the start of work. (Begs analogy with the duration of pregnancy in a woman.) Unique a feature of the new development is the propulsion system of the robot, which works through mechanized tendons by analogy with human limbs (whereas most other robots movement based on the work of the joints). In a university press release Zurich stresses that Roboy aims to help people in everyday activities. Such service robots are designed to the implementation of the laid programs, regardless of the presence of a person. Since they will share one living space with people, then cars need to be “friendly” and safe. That’s why when creating the so-called “soft robotics” engineers do emphasis on softness in touch, softness in interaction and naturalness of movements. Roboy is a soft robot. His the movements are smooth and as close as possible to the living. Soon developers plan to clothe their creation in elastic skin and give it a pleasant expression. Eventually Roboy will growing from a four-year-old child, and outwardly he will be very looks like. The new robot is predicted to be widely used in many areas, for example, in the household or hotel business: a It is in cleaning and observation, as well as in caring for the elderly. Roboy helps retirees stay autonomous for so long as much as possible. Scientists hope that after some time service robots will come into our lives as solidly as laptops or smartphones. 40 engineers and scientists, they are supported by 15 partner companies, which indicates a very high interest in the project, both science and real business. In addition, from the very beginning, the project was public and the official website can be found with the latest achievements, new photos and videos. However creating humanoid robots are extremely expensive and developers plan to tour with his invention to collect additional investment. To this end, they gather literally sell Roboy’s body to company logos. Well, along with many fans of the project will hope that already spring at the international exhibition of robotics “Robots on tour “(Robots on Tour), which will be held in Zurich and will dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the laboratory of artificial intelligence Zurich University, we will be introduced to the first baby robot Roboy By the way, there they can finally shake hands robots and humanoids from around the world: Affeto from Osaka, Kenshiro from Tokyo, Kibo, Silbot and Mere from South Korea and many others.
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