21.08.2007 15:50 Uhr, Quelle: Engadget

Bill Gates backs Probo, the huggable children's robot

Filed under: Robots Bill Gates is known as a lot of things; programmer, philanthropist, visionary super-nerd. One thing Bill isn't known for is his ability to hug or be hugged, but that could all change with his latest investment in a foundation called Anty. The Belgium-based robotics team are hard at work on a small, badly named robot called Probo; a green, "huggable," ALF-like creature that will be used to interact with kids during medical treatment and hospital stays, where it's hoped the robot will aid in e

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