The infirm in Japan have nothing to fear when it comes to assisted care -- except maybe for a robot revolt. From the land that gave us the
robo-care bear, comes three new
compassionate tech solutions for
elderly care taking courtesy of
Panasonic. Shown off ahead of this October's 38th International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition in Tokyo, the electronics giant has updated its currently
in residence medication monger with HOSPI-Rimo -- a refreshed design that links the "bed ridden [and those with] limited mobility" to doctors, family and friends via its HD inter
face. And just because you're staying at home, it doesn't mean the company's Hair-Washing bot can't help you get your hair
did, and listen to you complain about how the kids never come to see you anymore. For the piece de
assistance, Panasonic's also gone and modded a bed that's more than meets the eye -- literally, as it transforms into an electric wheelchair to scoot you about the house. We have to hand it to the tech outfit, our latter days are starting to look pretty cutting edge.
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Panasonic Corporation today announced the development of a robot support innovative technology called "hospitals Rimo" and new models of its shampoos and Robot RoboticBed ®. These robots are designed to support those who needa help to keep life safe, comfortable and enjoyable. Panasonic will present prototypes of these three robots on the 38th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (HCR2011) to be held 5-7 October 2011
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