News tagged with assistant robot

Japanese Robot/Humanoid Innovations Update: Mankind's Best New Friend is Getting Better (Videos)

(PhysOrg.com) -- The combined efforts of the University of Tokyo with private sector partners and the Information and Robot Technology Research Technology Initiative have moved one-step closer to creating ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Feb 05, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (12) | comments 2 weblog

Disabled Japanese tourist plans robo-suit adventure

A disabled Japanese adventurer says he is planning to leave his wheelchair behind and walk up a medieval French World Heritage site next year with the help of a cutting-edge robotic suit.

Electronics / Robotics

created Sep 16, 2010 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 7

Motorized knee can make you run faster

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists at the Tsukuba University in Japan have come up with a motorized knee you can attach to your leg to make you run faster and use less muscle power.

Technology / Engineering

created Dec 22, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (12) | comments 6 weblog

Disabled Japanese man begins robo-suit adventure

A disabled Japanese man on Friday embarked on an ambitious trip that will take him to a mediaeval French World Heritage site with the help of a cutting-edge robotic suit.

Technology / Other

created Jul 01, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (8) | comments 8

Samsung launches a new vacuuming robot

(PhysOrg.com) -- Samsung Electronics has launched its latest autonomous robot vacuum cleaner, the Tango, which is capable of vacuuming hardwood floors, carpets, and even beds without human assistance.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (8) | comments 9 weblog

Japan firm unveils robot suit for nuclear workers

The Japanese maker of an exoskeleton robot suit to assist walking on Monday unveiled a model that could help nuclear workers weighed down by heavy anti-radiation vests in contaminated zones.

Electronics / Robotics

created Nov 07, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Japan's robot suit to bring hope to the disabled

Japan's Cyberdyne may share its name with the company responsible for nuclear destruction and the killer robots of the "Terminator" movie series, but the similarities end there.

Electronics / Robotics

created Dec 12, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Developing robots for the hospital emergency room

Are you ready for robots in the ER?

Electronics / Robotics

created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Robots massage, clean, and amuse at CES

The world's first massage robot was at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to soothe those sore from dashing about the gargantuan gadget extravaganza.

Electronics / Robotics

created Jan 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Panasonic unveils communication assistance robot "HOSPI-Rimo" and new models of hair-washing robot, "RoboticBed"

Panasonic Corporation today announced the development of an innovative communication assistance robot named "HOSPI-Rimo" and new models of its Hair-Washing Robot and RoboticBed. These robots are designed to ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Minimally invasive radical prostatectomy shows advantages, but also certain complications

New research indicates that the use of minimally invasive procedures (including the use of robotic assistance) for radical prostatectomy, which have increased significantly in recent years, may shorten hospital stays and ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0