New Gadget 2011

Panasonic Japan has announced the development of its HOSPI-Rimo, a �communication assistance robot� that is specifically designed for hospital use. The HOSPI-Rimo (short for Remote Intelligence and Mobility) would enable bedridden patients to communicate with doctors or family members who are living far from her bedside through �virtual visits.� Patients can use the HOSPI-Rimo to talk to other people via HD-quality video chat.
The robot is based on Panasonic�s HOSPI robot line. That robot comes with four laser range finders, 27 ultrasonic sensors, and the ability to change floors in buildings autonomously. The Rimo, meanwhile, can autonomously move to a location near the patient while avoiding obstacles along the way. The robot can also be remote-controlled, which enables it to move safely while recognizing its surroundings.
Panasonic plans to introduce the HOSPI-Rimo robot, along with its other robotic devices, during the 38th International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition in Tokyo this October.
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