Need help getting out of bed in the morning? For many people, like elderly or bedridden folks, the Japanese RIBA robot is an ingenious solution. The soft teddy bear robot, inspired by its predecessor, serves as a robotic nurse and can lift patients up to 135 lbs out of a bed or wheelchair. RIBA, which stands for “Robot for Interactive Body Assistance,” weighs a hefty 400 lbs to keep from tipping. The bot even recognizes faces and voices, and responds to verbal commands. Pretty awesome.
Check out the cool video demonstration:
Suzie (via engadget)
P.S. Thanks Hubie for the link!
