New system makes it easy to train robots

Today's Video of the Day from the National Science Foundation introduces a system that makes it simple to train robots to execute complex tasks. Researchers at Purdue University have developed an augmented reality framework that allows users to visually train robots, whether for home or industrial use. Using a smartphone app, users simply input a motion path for the robot to follow. -- By Chrissy Sexton, Earth.com Staff Writer Video Credit: Purdue University