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Robots to Help the Blind

Posted by samzenpus on from the helper-robot dept.

Timberwolf0122 writes "Computer scientists in the US have developed a robot that could help blind people to shop or find their way around large buildings. Utilising a RFID tags to find products and a laser range finder to avoid obsticals. The prototype was developed at Utah State University, is this the end of guide dogs?"

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  1. Re:Spelling on the headline by QuantumG · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    STFU and get with the program you luddite.

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