The visually impaired in China are trialling robot guide dogs.
The robo-pups can respond to their human’s voice and communicate with them through a voice interaction system to allow them to move around safely.
A trial run in Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan Province, showed a woman holding the ‘lead’ as the four-legged robot led her down the street.
Mounted on the four ‘legs’ is a camera, with an antennae and sensors feeding information back to give the robot guide a view of its surroundings.
The robots can handle stairs, slopes and uneven surfaces, mimicking the real thing.
China has been developing the technology for years –
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