Japanese nurse robot Twendy One
Some video from FTV showing off Twendy One, a nurse robot developed by researchers at Waseda University in Tokyo:
Some of the impressive tasks Twendy One can perform include:
- Picking up small items such as straws
- Helping people get out of bed and into a wheel chair
- Giving audio instructions to patients and responding to some requests
- Delivering food trays to patients
Near the end of the segment, they show some video of a different type nurse helper bot that is undergoing trials at a real hospital. The robot, developed by researchers at Keio University, can navigate hospital hallways and avoid obstacles while delivering equipment.
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