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Chinese university develops six-legged guide robot for blind people

  • Chris McMillan
  • Sep 9, 2024
  • 1 min read

CGTN


2nd June 2024


Chinese university develops six-legged guide robot for blind people


A research team from China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) has developed a unique six-legged guide robot for visually impaired people. With advanced navigation and safety features, the new robot is expected to address the country's shortage of real guide dogs. 


"We believe our robot will function as a 'pair of eyes' for visually impaired people," said Professor Gao Feng from the School of Mechanical Engineering in a press release posted on the university's official website on Thursday.


According to the China Association of Persons with Visual Disabilities, there are about 17.31 million visually impaired people in China.


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