Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Toyota Care Support Robots For Nursing And Healthcare

Toyota Care Support Robots For Nursing And Healthcare

Toyota has developed robots for care support, in response to society's aging demographics. These robots have been co-developed with Fujita Health University. They utilize advanced technologies from Toyota, including motor control technology developed for automobiles, as well as walking control and sensor technology used in bipedal robots. “The first feature I'd like to show you is the independent walking assistance. Even people with one leg paralyzed, due to a stroke or the like, retain the use of their groin muscles. So they can swing the leg forward. The amount of swinging motion depends on the wearer's intention.
Toyota Care Support Robots For Nursing And Healthcare




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