Panasonic Unveils Assistance Robots
From: Robotics Trends - 09/26/2011

Panasonic Corporation today announced the development of an innovative
communication assistance robot named "HOSPI-Rimo" and new models of its
Hair-Washing Robot and RoboticBed. These robots are designed to support
people who need assistance to lead safe, comfortable, and pleasant lives. 

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http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_healthcare/article/panasonic_unveils_assistance_robots

Source:
http://panasonic.co.jp/corp/news/official.data/data.dir/en110926-2/en110926-2.html

Links:
Panasonic's Hospi-Rimo robot tends to patients
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20111922-1/panasonics-hospi-rimo-robot-tends-to-patients/

Hair-Washing Robot (video)
http://www.stylelist.com/2011/09/28/panasonic-hair-washing-robot-weird-beauty_n_983625.html

A Robotic Bed That Transforms into a Wheelchair (video)
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlac4y_a-robotic-bed-that-transforms-into-a-wheelchair_tech