Dyson reveals its big bet … robots
by Jasper Jolly from Technology | The Guardian on (#5ZKZP)
UK manufacturer aims to roll out machines capable of performing household chores such as washing up by 2030
Dyson has signalled it is placing a big bet" on producing robots capable of household chores by 2030, as it looks to move beyond the vacuum cleaners, fans and dryers that made its founder one of the wealthiest British businessmen.
The company, founded by billionaire Sir James Dyson, on Wednesday published photographs of robot arms being used in household settings, including cleaning furniture, a claw picking up plates, and a hand-like machine picking up a teddy bear.
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