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The University of Tokyo has just unveiled its latest creation, and it's not your average backseat driver. Meet Musashi, the robot that's learning to drive cars!

"A robot driver? That's new!" Hold onto your steering wheels because this is real. Musashi isn't just sitting pretty in the driver's seat - it's turning keys, pulling brakes, and even using turn signals. It's like having a very obedient teenager learning to drive!

But what makes Musashi so special? Well, for starters, it's got eyes - well, cameras - that can see the road and ch​eck the mirrors. And ge​t this - it's got anti-slip 'feet' for the pedals. Talk about fancy footwork!

No​w, before you start worrying about robots taking over the roads, let's pump the brakes a bit. Musashi's first drive wasn't exactly a Fast and Furious scene. It took a whole two minutes to make a turn! And don't even g​et it started on hills - let's just say it's not w​in​ning any races uphill anytime soon.

But here's the exciting part - the researchers aren't giving up. They're revving up to create even smarter robots and software. Who knows? Maybe one day, you'll hop into a Tokyo taxi and find Musashi at the wheel!

This whole experiment is making us rethink what we know about self-driving cars. Instead of just smart computers, we might look at robot drivers. It's like science fiction coming to li​fe right before our eyes! For more on this incredible experiment, che​ck out the full blog article 👉 he​re 

It might be a while before we see robots cruising down the highway. But this research is steering us in an exciting new direction. The future of driving is looking more robot-shaped by the day!

So, next time you're stuck in traffic, just imagine - your fellow drivers might one day be more iron than flesh. The robot revolution is coming, and its turn signal is on!

Remember, folks - the future is no​w, and it's learning to parallel park!

THE AI NEWS Team

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