Building a Home Robot Platform with Off-the-Shelf Components
an affordable robot that anyone can build
Everyday, we hear about AI and various surveillance systems that are used in homes, businesses and the government to monitor everything that we do. I’ve been wondering if I could make use of these AI and imaging technologies to put together an affordable robot for the elderly. Perhaps a robot to provide companionship as well as look out for their safety around the home.
It would be nice if the robot could see, hear and sense the environment it is in and react appropriately. Turn on the light when it is getting dark, turn on a space heater if it gets too cold, watch for intruders, turn on TV for the news, play games, provide reminders, connect with friends or relatives, summon for help if needed, etc.
This is not quite the humanoid robot that we have all dreamed about that can do the dishes. That, I believe, is still a bit further off. The robot I am thinking about is a companion that is there around the clock. Whereas, a regular home attendant, for example, is just there to do the house work and leaves.
Perhaps you can think of other applications for a Home Robot as well.
