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Cafe opens in Tokyo staffed by robots controlled by paralyzed people

Posted by Pilgrim
Tags: robots, disabilities, japan.tokyo, venues, paralysis, cafes, cities.capital, source.soranews24
https://soranews24.com/2018/11/29/cafe-opens-in-tokyo-staffed-by-robots-controlled-by-paralyzed-people/

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Nov 29 2018
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    These are some exciting first steps towards removing the burden of the body. A bit from the article:

    These are some exciting first steps towards removing the burden of the body.

    A bit from the article:

    Developed by Ory, a startup that specializes in robotics for disabled people, the OriHime-D is a 120 cm (4-foot) tall robot that can be operated remotely from a paralyzed person’s home. Even if the operator only has control of their eyes, they can command OriHime-D to move, look around, speak with people, and handle objects

    During this time a staff of ten people, with conditions such as ALS or spinal cord injuries and working from home, are paid 1,000 yen (US$8.80) an hour (a standard wage for part-time work in Japan) to serve up coffee and interact with the clientele. But more importantly than money, these people are also given a newfound independence.

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