Chinese university shows off robot guide dog

Chinese university shows off robot guide dog

Robot dogs, contrary to popular opinion, aren’t just used for gun-toting evil. They can also be used for good, as demonstrated by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China.

The robot can identify and avoid obstacles, navigate stairs, and respond to human voice commands within a second. Jim can also identify traffic lights, unlike real dogs, who are colorblind. According to the team, Jim will be set for a trial run as early as November.

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