Robot mass production by Toyota
Japanese concern Toyota announced plans of development for next 12 years. Company President Kazuaki Vatanabi says that in next 2 years robotics will be basic priority in development of concern. In 2010 Toyota will release wide range of robots-assistants dedicated to help humanity in most spheres - in production, at home, in hospital etc.
Company also presented 2 models of robots. One is a mobile assistant capable of free moving indoors, other is robot-musician capable to play music on violin and violoncello.
Vatanabi said:
"Our goal is to create robots highly helpful for many people in their everyday lives. Next 2-3 years we will test our robots in multiple uses. Those models, which passed tests successfully and acquire good reputation will be mass produced.
Researches render that robots will be of most use to elderly people.
Toyota hopes to draw specialists from universities to speed-up research&development.
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