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Panasonic To Unveil New Helper Robots

Posted by timothy on from the with-the-help-of-unveiler-robots dept.

cylonlover writes "With the aging of populations in many countries around the world, particularly Japan, there are ever increasing numbers of elderly to care for, but relatively fewer younger people to do the job. Robots have long been seen as a means of filling the gap and Panasonic is set to unveil its latest technology designed to do just that. The three robotic devices set to make their debut at the upcoming 38th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.2011) in Tokyo include a communication assistance robot and new models of the company's Hair-Washing Robot and RoboticBed."

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  1. Helper robots? by PacoCheezdom · · Score: 3, Funny

    Are there stairs in your house?

    1. Re:Helper robots? by skids · · Score: 2

      Why, do they also make a "trip granny down the stairs bot"? Oh wait, we already have cats for that.

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  2. Hair-Washing Robot by Megahard · · Score: 2

    "Panasonic has updated this latest model to feature washing arms with more fingers - 24 up from 16 - and improved mechanics"

    Perhaps there are other markets for these robots.

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  3. pak chooie unf by kirkb · · Score: 2

    I hate to let the cat out of the bag, but for for those young'uns who might not get this decade-old meme...

    http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/33440

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