There might
come a time when human caregivers will be replaced by robots. An impossible
vision it may seem, but do not be too surprised about human caregivers being
assisted by robots in the near future. Much advancement has been achieved in
the field of robotics and technology, and RIBA robot nurse is no doubt another
milestone accomplished in the field of healthcare.
RIBA, which
stands for Robot for Interactive Body Assistance, is a nurse robot developed in
collaboration of the technologies and researchers from the Institute of Physical
and Chemical Research (or RIKEN) in Japan
RIBA is the
second generation of the nursing assistant robot developed under the RIKEN-TRI
partnership, following the first model called as RI-MAN, which has low carrying
capacity and limited performance functionality. The latest model has been
proven and tested to have very strong, human-like arms and novel tactile sensors,
which are combined to create an innovative and safe technology for moving
patients. It weighs about 180kg and can carry patients of up to 61kg.
Designed to
look like a cross-breed of a polar bear and a snowman, this robot nurse is made
after a bear with a cute, friendly, and tame face to put patients at ease.
Meanwhile,
RIBA’s license for commercial distribution is still under consideration for
approval. Once approved, this nursing assistant can really be a worthy
acquisition for hospitals and other healthcare facilities that are caring for
hundreds of patients needing to be lifted and moved frequently.
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