A Shanghai robot-fighting club could help train faster robot responses to falls.
Robot bouts can help build the strength and quick reactions needed to protect an older person during a fall, while its first Shanghai location prepares to open.
Li Yaxia’s Shanghai robot-fighting club aims to train faster responses to falls
At the West Bund International Technology and Consumption Carnival in Shanghai, robots faced off in a boxing ring as part of an effort to make robot technology more accessible. Li Yazhou, founder and general manager of Shenzhen Quanmingxing Robotics Technology, said the club wants to give the public a chance to interact with robots and offer a platform for manufacturers to test their machines.
Elder-care robots need enough strength to lift or support a person, and must recognize and react to a fall in less than a second to help protect them. Robot-fighting competitions could train strength and rapid responses for use in daily life and commercial settings, the report said. The club’s first Shanghai location, in Baoshan Smart Bay, is under preparation and could open as early as November.
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