Wild Video Shows Humanoid Robot Preparing Elaborate Breakfast

Chinese robotics company Dobot has shown off its humanoid robot, dubbed Atom, preparing a sumptuous breakfast. The video, titled "Rise and Shine with Atom, Your New Breakfast Buddy!" shows the robot using its long, flexible arms to place pieces of ham, sausages, slices of toast, and cherries onto a plate. The robot even poured a glass of milk and lifted the tray for serving. "Add some cherries, too," an American-accented voiceover says. "Such thin stems won't trouble me. Just two fingers are enough to grip it firmly." "All done!" the voice says. "A nutritious breakfast sets the tone for a perfect day." While it's unclear how much of Atom's skills could actually be transferred to a messy and unpredictable real-world kitchen — rather than what's obviously a carefully controlled studio — it's yet another demonstration that highlights how far the technology has come. There's a strong sense of enthusiasm in the industry for the future of humanoid robots that can assist in the home, wit ... Read full article.