RobotEscape

Developed by research scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, the Care-O-bot 3 is the prototype of a new generation of service robots designed to help humans in the household. This quick-to-learn assistant robot is fitted with numerous sensors, stereo-vision color cameras, laser scanners and a 3-D range camera enable it to chronicle its surroundings in three dimensions in real time. Another feature of this unique robot is that it can move in any direction. This is made possible by an omnidirectional platform with four separately steered and driven wheels. To top it all of, the robot also recognizes voice commands and responds to gestures. Definitely a helpful piece of gadget!