IBM Robotic Coworker Will Help Engineers Fix Broken Systems 56
coondoggie writes "When it comes to fixing broken systems, especially in remote locations, engineers could soon turn to a new mobile robotic system IBM is developing that could help them more easily find the broken equipment, offer up information about the system and provide real-time visual support from supervising experts. The mobile maintenance, repair and operations prototype includes an application that lets a supervisor monitor an engineer's progress towards the maintenance site, and a robotic arm coupled with a camera system, a microphone and laser pointer."
Re:But ... (Score:4, Interesting)
But can it fix my broken coworker? Morale is horrible, wages are stagnant and our future is bleak. Please invent a robot to fix that.
The operative words were in the Summary:
lets a supervisor monitor an engineer's progress towards the maintenance site,
That's basically the whole point isn't it! They could care less about actually helping the worker fix anything
as long as they know he's not stopping off for a pint along the way.