RIBA II is a two-armed care support robot that can lift people from a prone position on the floor to a wheelchair, which is one of the most physically demanding tasks in nursing homes. RIBA II has been co-developed by Tokai Rubber Industries and RIKEN. “Basically, this robot can move people from a bed to a wheelchair or a wheelchair to a bed, and it can also move people, such as Alzheimer's patients, who are lying on the floor to a wheelchair.”.
“As this robot comes into direct contact with people, we've made its entire covering soft, so as not to injure people.
Akihabara News, RIBA II Care Support Robot For Lifting Patients
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