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Furthermore, Kawasaki is exploring a teleoperation system that utilizes commercially available motion capture devices. This would enable human operators to control Kido remotely, facilitating safe task execution in hazardous environments. Integrating this system with AI paves the way for enhanced efficiency, allowing Kido to automate routine tasks while humans manage non-routine ones.
The Future of Kido and Its Price
Despite its groundbreaking features, the price of Kido 8.0 remains above $150,000, with commercial rollout still on the horizon. However, the introduction of another robot named Vega presents an exciting alternative in the general purpose robotics market.