British Robot Unveiled to Help Disabled

A robot which looks and moves like a caterpillar to help the disabled in the
home was unveiled in Britain on Thursday 3/11/2004. 

The Flexibot, which can clamp itself to specific points on the wall and
ceiling, could be used to aid the elderly and disabled with domestic tasks
such as shaving, cooking, and cleaning.  

It has three pivots allowing it to move between points and a three fingered
hand to grip objects.  

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Contributed by Margaret Cotts