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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Jack Schofield

Flexibot could be handy round the house

"A robot that looks and moves like a caterpillar to help the disabled in the home was unveiled in Britain on Thursday," reports Reuters.

"The Flexibot, which can clamp itself to specific points on the wall and ceiling, could be used to aid the elderly and disabled with domestic tasks such as shaving, cooking and cleaning. It has three pivots allowing it to move between points and a three fingered hand to grip objects."

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