Helper Robot Unveiled by Toyota
From: Robotics Trends - 09/26/2012

The HSR reaches and retrieves via a tablet PC to help those with limited
mobility 

Toyota has unveiled a new assistant robot designed to help the disabled live
more independently. Called the Human Support Robot (HSR), it represents the
latest initiative in Toyota's Partner Robot program and is intended to help
out around the home by fetching things, opening curtains, and picking up
objects that have fallen to the floor. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.roboticstrends.com/service_healthcare/article/helper_robot_unveiled_by_toyota/

Links:
Toyota's Partner Robot Program
http://www.gizmag.com/toyota-robot-helper/8471/

Toyota developing Asimo rival for the disabled 
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/09/27/toyota-developing-asimo-rival-for-the-disabled/

Toyota builds assistive robot to help the disabled around the home
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/24/toyota-hsr/

Toyota unveils human-support robotic ‘best friend’
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/09/26/toyota-unveils-human-support-robotic-best-friend/

Robot could assist home living for people with limited mobility
http://www.theengineer.co.uk/sectors/electronics/news/robot-could-assist-home-living-for-people-with-limited-mobility/1014029.article

Toyota's New Human Support Robot Gives Disabled Humans a Hand (and an Arm)
http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/toyotas-new-human-support-robot-gives-disabled-humans-a-hand-and-an-arm/

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Toyota's Latest Robot Lends a Hand
From: Design News - 09/25/2012
By: Elizabeth MontabanoToyota's Latest Robot Lends a Hand

Toyota has developed a new robotic personal assistant that can help the
elderly or other people with limited mobility who may need an extra hand
doing things around the house. 

Read the entire article at:
http://www.designnews.com/document.asp?doc_id=251275