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The document discusses a new robot called Baxter that is designed to safely work alongside humans. Baxter has safety mechanisms like sensors and an e-stop button to protect humans. It is not powerful enough to harm humans, addressing a key concern in developing robots for close interaction with people. The goal is for humans and robots to collaborate in the workplace without humans losing their jobs or feeling threatened.

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A Robot With a Reassuring Touch John Markoff September 18, 2012 Main point: Make robots safe http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/science/a-robot-with-a-delicate- enough for humans to work with touch.html?ref=science&_r=0moc.semityn.www Safety and overcoming human fear are the biggest factors. Most robots are large and powerful enough to completely crush a human. E-stop button (Locomotive Acts 19th century British Law) Safety mechanisms and sensors to protect humans Ex. crown of sonar sensors Demonstration Already tested in many companies Human employees are not losing Baxter their jobs Created by Rethink Robotics Reassigned to higher skill level Has a 9 foot wingspan jobs Available for purchase in October for $22000 Not programmable Training by Train the robots Lopa Nath demonstration September 24, 2012

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  • 1. A Robot With a Reassuring Touch John Markoff September 18, 2012 Main point: Make robots safe http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/science/a-robot-with-a-delicate- enough for humans to work with touch.html?ref=science&_r=0moc.semityn.www Safety and overcoming human fear are the biggest factors. Most robots are large and powerful enough to completely crush a human. E-stop button (Locomotive Acts 19th century British Law) Safety mechanisms and sensors to protect humans Ex. crown of sonar sensors Demonstration Already tested in many companies Human employees are not losing Baxter their jobs Created by Rethink Robotics Reassigned to higher skill level Has a 9 foot wingspan jobs Available for purchase in October for $22000 Not programmable Training by Train the robots Lopa Nath demonstration September 24, 2012