An Okawa furniture manufacturer developed robotic series named Robot Furniture. The project’s first item is a sofa that can be moved and turned using the remote controller. While there is no plan to sell the sofa in the near future, the achievement may lead to innovations in the area’s high-quality furniture. Check a demonstration of it on Youtube Source: Nikkei
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