Chinese scientists are preparing for the market launch of robots developed to look after lone elderly people.
According to Li Ruifeng, a member of the project with the Harbin Institute of Technology, a 1.6-meter tall robot would cater to the needs of the elderly with specifically designed functions.
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Li said steps were being considered to make the robot, developed independently in China, fall under the affordable price range of 4,000-7,000 U.S. dollars.
He said: "We are working on testing the precision functions and ways to reduce the cost in preparations for an anticipated market launch of the robot in two to three years."
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