Sentences with phrase «as robot companions»

Not exact matches

Several companies at CES introduced «social robots,» which can act as companions or promoters.

Companion robots can't just do their jobs — they should be as charming as our favourite cartoon characters, says special effects roboticist Derek Scherer

Companion robots provide emotional support for users and interact with them as they, for example, play a game, or watch a movie.

Assistant robots are designed to help people with everyday tasks, such as dispense dispensing medications, whereas companion robots are designed to support people emotionally, serving as friends or pets, according to the researchers, who report their findings in the current issue of the International Journal of Human - Computer Studies.

Assistant robots are devices that help with everyday tasks, such as vacuuming the floor or playing a CD, he said, while companion robots are more interactive.

«Robot designers and developers look at older adults as a central user base for companion robots,» said Waddell.

However, the seniors were more willing to accept robots labeled as companions if the machine had a more serious demeanor.

The idea is to use robots, resembling anything from lunch carts to human companions, to assist seniors and the homebound with day - to - day tasks as well as communications with family members via social networking, videoconferencing and the Web.

That understanding may prove crucial as humanlike robots or virtual companions enter homes and businesses in coming years.

Robots that consumers could purchase, such as the $ 1,600 Pepper companion robot, are unaffordable for most.

Now aging and alone, Frank (as the character is also called) may be developing dementia and his absent children try to assuage their guilt by supplying this robot companion.

The buddy comedy stars Frank Langella as a retired jewel thief who seeks to resume his criminal ways with the help of a companion robot, voiced by Peter Sarsgaard.

Players looking to unlock a Horizon: Zero Dawn robot skin for their palico cat companion had to be at Hunter Rank 6 while anyone eager to cosplay as Aloy can only run the new quest to unlock her at Hunter Rank 11.

Ryan Potter of Nickeloden's Supah Ninjas will play Hiro Hamada — who was originally Hiro Takachiho in the comic — with Scott Adsit (HORNBERGER) as his adorably bloblike robot companion, Baymax.

The rest of the crew consists of Rebel Alliance Captain, Cassian Andor played by Diego Luna; K - 2SO (Kay - Tuesso), Andor's reprogrammed Imperial robot co-pilot voiced by Alan Tudyk; Riz Ahmed as Bodhi Rook, an Imperial cargo pilot who defected; Donnie Yen as Chirrut Îmwe, a blind warrior monk who believes in the Force; and Wen Jiang as Baze Malbus, Chirrut's companion who carries heavy weaponry that gets them both out of trouble.

At first I felt I was missing out on something pretty complex as my little robot companion, known as a Ghost, rattled off dialogue about the many facets of this seemingly intriguing universe, but much of it went right over my head.

As one of the last remaining humans on a planet controlled by robotic foes bent on your destruction, you must forge friendships with a courageous group of robot companions, each with unique abilities and powers.

When the Horizon: Zero Dawn event gave me the chance to deck out my palico companion as a metalic watcher robot, I passed.

With action - packed combat and several unique weapons to choose from, including the epic and humming nanosword, the boomerang - like top hat, the ghost sword projectile, and plenty of bombs, Songbringer allows players to go it alone in the galaxy or with a friend — local co-op allows for a second player to join you as Jib, your robot companion with a strange propensity for moustaches.

Staying true to the classic series, Mega Man will continue his ongoing bout with Dr. Wily along with his iconic companions, the robot dog Rush and his sister Roll, acquiring new weapons as he takes down bosses.

The show stage acts as a hub, not only for selecting challenges but for using the cash to grant the player abilities and robot companions to take into the arena.

Other plot threads focused on a man slowly replacing his body with machine parts as a means of suicide, his companion, a sweet little girl who happened to be a robot, a wealthy warrior forever trapped in the body of a child, and a magical outsider whose mystery was trumped only by his power.

At times it feels like there's an interesting story buried in the depths of Destiny, especially when it comes to the Game of Thrones Peter Dinklage - Voiced robot companion called the Ghost, which is basically almost the same character as the Guilty Spark from Halo.

Several companies at CES introduced «social robots,» which can act as companions or promoters.

Also, the shooting at YouTube's headquarters and robots that serve as companions.