DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane ROBOT BEING DEVELOPED TO DRIVE YOUR CAR Source: University of Tokyo & Stock University of Tokyo roboticists are developing a robot to drive your car. They say forget about self-driving cars. A robot driver in a normal car is simpler, easier and cheaper than a fully automated car. Here are some key facts: The humanoid robot driver is named Musashi It's a musculoskeletal humanoid robot that closely mimics human muscles with its pneumatic actuators for driving Each moveable eye contains high resolution cameras that can pan and tilt and spot humans in the side mirrors Robot sits in the driver's seat, uses its 5-digit hands to steer & its feet to accelerate and brake Equipped with sensors for visual, sound and force information Sensors in hands and feet to apply the right amount of force to steering wheel, accelerator and brake T