- Title: Robots fly, dance, and make cocktails at China's World Robot Conference
- Date: 15th August 2018
- Summary: BEIJING, CHINA (AUGUST 15, 2018) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF ROBOTIC FLYING FOX BAT, MANUFACTURED BY GERMAN AUTOMATION FIRM FESTO, READY TO TAKE OFF ROBOTIC FLYING FOX BAT IN FLIGHT ROBOTIC FLYING FOX BAT FLYING AND LANDING
- Embargoed: 29th August 2018 17:00
- Keywords: World Robot Conference robot making cocktails robot playing basketball AI artificial intelligence flying robots
- Location: BEIJING, CHINA
- City: BEIJING, CHINA
- Country: China
- Topics: Information Technologies / Computer Sciences,Science
- Reuters ID: LVA0018TASOCL
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- Story Text: China's third annual World Robot Conference kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday (August 15), with robotic flying, dancing, and cocktail-making all on display.
German automation firm Festo showcased its bio-inspired semi-autonomous robotic bat. The robot flies on a fixed track using a motion-tracking camera. Images and flight patterns are fed into a central computer, where a virtual counterpart can improve the robot's flight plans.
One of the most eye-catching exhibits was a bartending robot with automated arms that can handle all the shaking, stirring, muddling and garnishing necessary to make up a cocktail in just one minute. The robot, developed by a group from the northeastern Chinese city of Harbin, will cost around US$300,000 once available.
Another popular highlight at the conference is a life-size replica of former Chinese NBA basketball star Yao Ming, which entertains visitors by shooting hoops.
China is still one of the largest markets for industrial robots with a growing demand for various kinds of products.
The World Robot Conference runs from August 15 to 19, with over 300 experts and entrepreneurs participating to showcase their works. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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