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Partner Robot, as its name suggests, is a robot that assists people with a combination of caring and intelligence.
Toyota has been working to develop commercially viable "partner robot" by building on its expertise in the field of industrial robotics and applying cutting-edge technology from areas such as the automotive industry and IT. Remaining loyal to the philosophy of Sakichi Toyoda and Kiichiro Toyoda, which is to "contribute to the world and to people by enriching society through manufacturing".
Personal Assist Robot
Robina
Robina is one of the family of Partner Robot that can help provide medical and nursing care or perform housework. It is able to think and move for itself, carry and use objects, and even converse with people. In the future, it is hoped that Robina will become a trusted partner, assisting doctors and nurses and looking after patients and the elderly wherever medical and nursing care are provided.
Watch the
Robina movie
(1:44)
| Release | 2007 |
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| Size (H×W×L) | 1200mm × 580mm × 580mm |
| Weight | 60kg |
Humanoid
The Humanoid is one of the family of Partner Robot that assists people. Able to move its whole body and with advanced coordination controls, the Humanoid can walk like a person and even use tools. In the future, it is envisioned that this robot will support people by helping out with the housework and even taking care of people.
Playing Trumpet
A performance with a trumpet was made possible with the recreation of the vibrations of a human lip and piston-controlled human-like fingers. This tool is aimed to provide support in medical, nursing, and housework areas.
| Release | 2005 |
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| Size (H×W×L) | 1480mm × 609mm × 395mm |
| Weight | 40kg |
Playing Violin
The instrument is delicately played like a human with a highly advanced cooperative control of both hands and arms. This tool is aimed to provide support in medical, nursing and housework areas.
Watch the
Playing Violin
movie
(1:52)
| Release | 2007 |
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| Size (H×W×L) | 1522mm × 761mm × 497mm |
| Weight | 56kg |
Walk Assist Robot
The robot assists a person who has lost the use of one leg through paralysis due, for instance, to a stroke or polio. The robot is attached to the leg to help the user walk more securely and naturally.
The Walk Assist Robot is attached to one leg to support rehabilitation for function recovery. After rehabilitation, the robot helps with typical activities in daily life such as walking on level ground, climbing and descending stairs, sitting down and getting up from a chair, climbing hills and descending slopes, using a toilet, using a wheelchair, getting in and out of a car's passenger or back seats. With the support from the robot, a user can become more independent for a full and active life.
Intelligent Multi-Sensor Control (harmonious control)
A position sensor on the thigh and a pressure sensor on the sole of the foot detect the user's thigh position and the weight put on the foot. Based on the user's stride and stride, an actuator at the knee regulates action to achieve the best walking assistance.
By calculating walking speed, the user is able to walk naturally and with confidence at a preferred pace.
Timing Lock Mechanism
A special link mechanism at the knee joint ensures a secure lock (without the knee bending) when the leg swings and plants the weight-bearing foot on the ground, so that the user can walk with confidence.
Lightweight Materials
Ways to lessen the burden on the user through weight reduction such as using CFRP as the material for the body were devised.
Using original architecture and algorithms, TOYOTA seeks to develop a commercially viable Walk Assist Robot that supports freer, more secure and independent mobility in daily life.
| Release | 2011 |
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| Size (H×W×L) | 620-770mm × 280mm × 290mm |
| Weight | 3.5kg |
Care Assist Robot
At present, in many medical and care facilities, 2 attendants or caregivers are required to move patients or those in need of care to and from their bed.
There is data showing that nearly 70% of caregivers suffer from back pain due to the heavy burden on their back lifting patients when assisting in normal daily activities.
The Care Assist Robot is equipped not only to assist lifting the patient to and from bed, but to help transport the patient to and from the toilet or other indoor destinations. With use of an assist mechanism, transport by even a single attendant or caregiver can be accomplished as the robot helps to provide more ease and comfort in movement.
One person is able to provide care and assistance alone thereby reducing the physical stress and burden on both the caregiver and care receiver. Being able to support carefree and comfortable transport, results in improvement of the Quality of Life.
People-friendly Operation System
The Care Assist Robot has a universal control design which is safe and easy to operate for both the caregiver and the care receiver. The holding arm, operated by the caregiver, and the mobility mechanism which transports care receivers, are designed with consideration given in reducing the burden on the posture and position for both the care receiver and caregiver.
Easy & Safe Adjustment Mechanism
A universal operation interface and assist mechanism makes it possible for the attendant or caregiver to easily adjust the arm which holds and supports the patient with one hand. Consideration has also been given to safety for the caregivers and the care receivers with a feature that prevents accidental pinching.
Gentle, Wrap-around Holding Device
The patient's stress, burden and anxiety is reduced by being gently enveloped in the holding device.
Easy Power Assisted Dolly
The power-assist feature lessens the work load as the attendants and caregivers do not feel the patient's weight during transport.
| Release | 2011 |
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| Size (H×W×L) | 900mm × 700mm × 995mm |
| Weight | 140kg |
