Herb, the Robotic Butler - Science Nation

The video introduces Herb, a Home Exploring Robotic Butler developed by Intel Labs Pittsburgh. Herb is designed to assist with household chores, particularly benefiting seniors and the disabled. The robot features a Segway base, an arm for picking up objects, a camera, and a laser for 3D mapping. Researchers aim for Herb to operate independently, with hopes of serving coffee in the future. The video also discusses potential future roles for robot butlers, including shopping and companionship.

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