Toyota's Human Support Robot (HSR) prototype has been launched in the United Kingdom at the home of a man named Anthony Walsh, which has a motor neuron disease (MND) that rendered him with mobility issues. The robot provides support regarding the opening of doors, picking up objects, delivering them, and entertaining users within the comforts of their house.
Toyota Robot Project to Help Those in Need
"It is a perfect expression of how Toyota as a mobility company wants to make freedom of movement, and the opportunities that bring, available to everyone in society." Mark Van Loock, Technology Manager at Toyota Motor Europe (TME), stated.
The robot has a highly maneuverable, compact, cylindrical body and a folding arm. These parts are all made for maneuverability to help those at home and stow themselves easily when not in need.
Moreover, It is equipped with a wide variety of sensors and cameras to perform practical tasks for elderly and disabled people and those recovering from illness or injury. Not only that, it can grab objects, interact with its human partners, and can navigate the real-world environments at home.
Currently, the robot is manually controlled and when it was in Walsh's home, an operator helped perform its tasks by executing commands. However, King's College is working with Toyota to make it autonomous and respond to the call of help from its intended humans.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
