Delicate robot is learning to help people get dressed

Integrating robots into assistive care could be a game changer, particularly when it comes to helping people with limited mobility.
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Delicate robot is learning to help people get dressed
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Researchers from MIT’s CSAIL recently created a new algorithm that allows for this robotic arm to delicately help a human into their jacket. Integrating this technology into assistive care could make all the difference, particularly when it comes to helping people with limited mobility.

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