Tech Article 3/16/12

A knew technological advance has been made again, a robot, but this time, with facial expressions. Robots it seems, are becoming more and more life-like compared to humans. The purpose of this robot, is to make something that can interact with people, and help them. Many of the robots, called NEXI, are in production right now to be useful and helpful in working factories and other places that are in need of extra help. The NEXI's mechanically built arms can withhold 10 lbs and the plastic-like covering that surrounds the entire robot, can sense if a human comes in contact with it.
NEXI has many unique features as well including the following:

• Self-Balancing Wheels (Like a segway)
• Eyes (Video Cameras)
• Ears (Collection of microphones)
• 3-D infrared camera and laser rangefinder (Used to track objects, people, and voices)