Voice-controlled Japanese robot assists with eating, makes veggies more fun (video)

Isao Wakabayashi, a student at Chukyo University in Japan , seems to have made the arduous chore of eating easier. Using a customised version of a Robix robot kit, Wakabayashi coded a program that makes the feeder recognize individual food items and feed them to you. The meal-assistant features two arms, dexterous enough to deal with utensils, and will be controlled using your voice . In theory, this technique can be ideal for the elderly, those that currently have trouble eating by themselves, otherwise you know — for those who may or will not be too lazy to bring food to their face.