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2 years ago in Robotics By Sumitra R

Do multi-tasking or multi-purpose robots exist?

Yes. Modern industrial "collaborative robots" (cobots) are inherently multi-purpose, performing different tasks via tool changes. Research robots like PR2 or Toyota's HSR were designed for multiple domestic tasks. True multi-tasking relies on advanced AI for task planning, computer vision for perception, and modular hardware or versatile end-effectors (like robotic hands) to handle diverse objects and actions.

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By Veena Answered 1 year ago

Yes. Modern industrial "collaborative robots" (cobots) are inherently multi-purpose, performing different tasks via tool changes. Research robots like PR2 or Toyota's HSR were designed for multiple domestic tasks. True multi-tasking relies on advanced AI for task planning, computer vision for perception, and modular hardware or versatile end-effectors (like robotic hands) to handle diverse objects and actions.

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