Voice-controlled Japanese robot assists with eating, makes veggies more fun (video)

Isao Wakabayashi, a student at Chukyo University in Japan , seems to have made the arduous chore of eating easier. Using a customized version of a Robix robot kit, Wakabayashi coded a program that makes the feeder recognize individual food items and feed them to you. The meal-assistant features two arms, dexterous enough to handle utensils, and can be controlled using your voice . In theory, this system would be ideal for the elderly, folks that currently have trouble eating by themselves, or you know — for those that may or may not be too lazy to bring food to their face. Voice-controlled Japanese robot assists with eating, makes veggies more fun (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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