Tico Robot
| Manufacturer | Adele Robots |
|---|---|
| Year of creation | 2007 |
| Website | www |
Tico is a
humans in different environments, primarily promotional events and in education as a helper for teachers
.
History
Initially created by Treelogic in 2007 as a research platform for Human-Robot Interaction, it participated in several R&D projects such as ACROSS,[1] and was also tested in supermarkets and schools. It became commercially available in 2010.
Design
The first version included a
Intel Core Duo
. It stands 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) tall and weighs 85 kilograms (187 lb). A new, fresh battery allows it to run freely for eight hours.
Tico usage
Tico was tested as a pedagogic tool for teachers to improve children's motivation and gain their attention.[2]
See also
- Kismet
- Joe Robot
References
- ^ "ACROSS: R&D Project". 1 December 2009.
- ^ "Tico at school", 2011