Bot Handy.Samsung
- Samsung just demoed a robot household assistant called Bot Handy.
- The robot, which has one long arm, can do chores around the house.
- Tech companies often debut new or developing products at CES.
Samsung just showed off a robot assistant at CES that would look right at home on "The Jetsons." CES is typically a time when companies debut new and exciting technology that isn't ready to go on the market yet, and Bot Handy is still in development.
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Samsung introduced some other robots too, and one of them will actually be available to purchase soon. Jetbot 90 AI+ is a smart vacuum cleaner with cameras and Lidar technology to clean a home while avoiding cables and other objects. Samsung Bot Care is designed to act as a "robotic assistant and companion," and is also still in development.
Notably, Bot Handy is the only one that can pour a glass of wine. Take a look here.
Samsung showed off Bot Handy at CES.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
It is one of several bots Samsung demonstrated.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
A single long arm with a mechanical hand on the end sets Bot Handy apart from the rest of the lineup.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
The robot is black and white, and reached about shoulder-height on the presenter.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
The screen acts as a sort of face, with eyes that change shape to mimic showing emotions.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
Bot Handy is intended to work as a household assistant, "working as your trusted partner to help with house chores," according to Samsung.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
The company says Bot Handy will use "advanced AI to recognize and pick up objects of varying sizes, shapes and weights," like dirty dishes.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
Dirty laundry is also fair game for the robotic butler.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
It can do more delicate tasks too, like pour a glass of wine.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
The robot will be able to use an "appropriate amount of force," Samsung says.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
For now, Robot Handy is still in development with no definitive price or sales date.
Bot Handy.
Samsung
See the robot in action here.