Robot distributes paper napkins

On the streets of Japanese cities is quite realistic to meet
the robot, which distributes paper napkins. This robot Mospeng-kun, created by
Inter Robot. The company specializes in the development of information and
entertainment robots. Mospeng-kun weighs 80 kilos and has a growth of 120
centimeters.
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In a robot arm, which he takes out a stack of paper towel and invites man. At
the same time on screen a smile, and the speakers spread by word of welcome and
gratitude after the cloth disappears from the robot arm. Sensors suggest the
robot on the approximation of Rights.

It is a robot Mospeng-kun 27790 dollars. But can it be rented from the company
for a week or two, for example, during the exhibition or advertising company.
Then, for 5 days rental will pay about 1100 dollars. This is most likely more
than pay for such work a living person. In Japan, paper napkins, along with
promotional avenues are distributed normally moonlighting students. But the
robot who was handing out towels, will definitely look more attractive.

Robot – Inspector pipelines

The company Osaka Gas Co together and the University of Osaka
(Osaka University) have joined efforts to develop robots that can move freely
and perform internal inspection of pipelines.
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This is especially important when replacing pipes in the city limits, because
today for inspections to dig the road. And it is expensive and inconvenient. And
besides, the accident occurred bring more financial and moral troubles.

But in connection with the development of a robot that moves through pipes and
transmits images of the inner surfaces of pipes, can be accurately defined
emergency places and take rapid countermeasures.

Robot – spindle apparatus, formed of a spiral of stainless steel, in combination
with a small engine and tires. Its maximum diameter – 17 inches, and length –
about 1 meter. This flexible design allows to move inside the tube and gently
enter the turns.