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Honda Shows Concept Robot Assistants and Swappable Power Packs

Honda Motor Co. demonstrated four multipurpose robots and a portable power pack this week at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas.
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Honda Motor Co. demonstrated four multipurpose robots and a portable power pack this week at the CES electronics show in Las Vegas.

Each of the 3E (empower, experience and empathy) robots is designed to aid people in a different way. Power comes from a 1-kWh battery that can be swapped out and recharged remotely. Honda says the pack also can be used in electric scooters and other applications.

The 3E-A18 concept (left) features artificial intelligence that would allow it to answer questions and serve as a guide in unfamiliar places, such as airports and shopping malls. The robot can sense people’s emotions and express empathy through a variety of facial-like expressions, including blinking eyes. The device’s exterior is made of a soft skin-like material to encourage people to touch or hug the robot.

TheB18 model right) is a robotic wheelchair that allows users to make tight turns and travel in an upright position with a level seat (even while moving along an incline). The chair also can be converted into a motorized luggage cart or stroller. 
  

The C18 (left) is an autonomous cart that uses AI to learn people’s behaviors and anticipate their needs. Features include reconfigurable storage areas and a retractable canopy.

The D18 (right) is a tiny self-driving all-terrain vehicle that can support construction crews, firefighters or search and rescue teams. The vehicle can be fitted with a number of attachments or used to transport equipment across rugged terrain.

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