Japanese inventors have created a ‘robo-dog’ that can make life a lot easier for blind people. The robotic dog designed by Japanese developer NSK, along with the University of Electro-Communications, uses a Microsoft Kinect image and distance sensor to create a 3-D visualisation of obstacles ahead, the Daily Mail reported.On flat surfaces, the robot can speed up by rolling along on wheels but navigates uneven ground and stairs with its hinged legs. The ‘paws’ contain bumper sensors to also help it avoid obstacles. Source: Indian Express
