A robot capable of performing a range of household tasks has been developed by a San Francisco-based robotics firm.
Nori A3, from Nori Robotics, is a wheel-based robot featuring 19 degrees of freedom. With a price tag of $1,688 and a fall 2026 ship date, Nori A3 can reportedly fetch food, pour drinks, load dishwashers and fold clothes, among other tasks.
Source: Nori Robotics
Rather than walking on two legs, the Nori A3 travels on a wheeled base while its upper body takes on a host of tasks. Further, Nori A3 can lift objects that weigh 122 pounds vertically and perceives and navigates its surroundings thanks to onboard lidar and four 720p cameras located around the robot’s hands, head and neck. According to the team, the sensors enable the robot to perceive its surroundings while carrying out tasks.
The robot also features a speaker and microphone for spoken commands while its battery offers between 6 and 8 hours of operation.
