Toyota unveils Human Support Robot!

January 16, 2020

According to the World Health Organization, about 40% of the population in Japan will be over 65 in 2060. With this in mind, Toyota presented Human Support Robot, a human assistance robot.

The aging of the population is not a legend. According to the WHO, the world population aged 60 and over expected to reach two billion by 2050. With age, a simple action can quickly prove difficult. Hence the need for health home helpers capable of assisting and looking after the elderly. This health home help might have a whole new face, Toyota has unveiled Human Support Robot, a remarkable machine since it is capable of performing tasks that could be problematic for the elderly. The robot was designed to be able to pick up objects from the ground or grab them high, it's also capable of serving for telepresence thanks to a tablet which is fixed on its head. The person on the "other end of the phone" could even monitoring HSR.

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Collaboration with research centers

Everything has been thought out so that the machine fits perfectly in Japanese apartments which often have a small area. It can measure between 80cm and 1 meter 30, and has a 70 cm arm with two clips at the end capable of lifting up to 1.2 kg. Human Support Robot was designed not to be stopped by an "obstacle" like the bump of a carpet. There are rumors that the robot would be equipped with stereo cameras as well as a Propense sensor allowing him to have a sense of depth, and identify objects as well as people. The company will also collaborate with several research centers, universities as well as people involved in nursing and health to develop new applications for HSR.

And this is only the beginning

Personal assistance robots tend to grow more and more. During the Innorobo fair, which was held in Lyon at the beginning of July, it was possible to see the robot Sami, also thought for health home help. Buddy, the little companion of the house, who is currently making a splash on the crowdfunding site Indiegogo can also allow him to keep in touch with loved ones and inquire about their health. And this is only the beginning.

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