Keio Develops Soft-Body Flying Robots
Distinct-Question-16 · reddit · 2026-07-14
Keio University has developed a set of helium-filled soft-body flying robots that can follow users, wake them up, set reminders, and even act as study companions. The post highlights a robotic form factor geared toward companionship and assistance, rather than just being a flashy tech demo.
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