Is 2017 the Year for Helper Robots?
From: Machine Design - 12/20/2016
By: Jeff Kerns   
 
In physical therapy, mental therapy, and everyday life, robots-like Bandit,
from Maja Mataric's research lab at the University of Southern California—are
getting better at working with humans. Here are some currently in the works
to assist people in the future.

Read the entire article and view 10 images at:
http://machinedesign.com/gallery/2017-year-helper-robots

Links:
Museum of Innovation and Science
http://www.misci.org

Leka - designed for children with special needs
http://leka.io

Leka, an exceptional toy for exceptional children
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/leka-an-exceptional-toy-for-exceptional-children-autism--2

Bandit
http://www-robotics.usc.edu/~maja

LUCAS Chest Compression System - helps sustain blood circulation in cardiac
  arrest patients
http://www.lucas-cpr.com

Obi - an assisted dining robot
https://meetobi.com

Paro Therapeutic Robot
http://www.parorobots.com

JACO 3 Fingers
http://www.kinovarobotics.com

HAL by Cyberdyne
http://www.cyberdyne.jp/english

Suitx
http://www.suitx.com

HULC - exoskeletons to enhance mobility and increase endurance
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed/data/mfc/pc/hulc/mfc-hulc-pc-01.pdf

ReWalk - exoskeleton
http://rewalk.com

Pepper NAO, and Romeo robots from SoftBank
https://www.ald.softbankrobotics.com/en

VGo - telepresence robot for healthcare and education
http://www.vgocom.com