University researchers unveil smart robot for warehouses that can identify different objects

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University researchers unveil smart robot for warehouses that can identify different objects

MIT and Princeton-developed 'Robo picker' can tell the difference between tomatoes and potatoes

Researchers in the US claim to have developed a robotic system that can not only pick and pack goods in warehouses, but is able to identify objects and treat them accordingly - prevent clumsy robot...

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