Robotic Bed Transforms Into Wheelchair
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: Robot, Bed, Wheelchair, Transformer, Panasonic | Themes: Business
Its a real-life transformer that changes from a bed to an electric wheelchair.
For those who are having trouble getting in and out of bed, Panasonic has the right gadget for you: a robotic bed that turns into a wheelchair. Frankly, this should be a feature placed in every single hospital room across the globe, as the transition from bed to chair can be agonizing for some patients. However, the robot bed isn't available just yet, and is slated to make an appearance at the International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition at the end of the month.
According to Panasonic's press release, the robot can transform itself from a bed into a wheelchair and visa versa at the command of the user, eliminating the risks and burdens associated with moving from bed to chair. Panasonic also said that the robot can expand the user's range of activities by joining a family meal, moving from bed to wheelchair without anyone's assistance.
"The Robotic Bed has been developed with Panasonic’s innovative technologies including a control system that aids safe operation of the robot," the company explained. "The Robotic Bed automatically separates or restores certain components as it is converted into the bed or wheelchair mode. In the wheelchair mode, the robot can detect people and obstacles in its way to safely guide the user to avoid collisions."
The robot features an interface that enables the user to easily transform the robot from one form to the other. As a wheelchair, the controller enables the user to drive and then provide an instruction to morph back into bed formation. The robot also provides a Robotic Canopy, an information interface that allows for viewing television, operating home appliances, and check security cameras installed in the home.
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i would like to see this thing go against megatron.
Japanese... again
All anyone needs to do is check out the Anime "Roujin-Z"
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Only thing missing from the Panasonic bed... is a toilet.
Cool useful invention, the only thing that is missing is the Optimus Prime red and blue paint job.
change.... into a bed/wheelchair
"Transform and roll out"
Lazy Bot, Transform and roll out.
I guess it can learn the human language...through the world wide web.
I guess it can learn the human language...through the world wide web.
kinda reminds me of those chairs from wall-e for some reason.
The future is NOW!!!!!
LOL @ Wall-E comment
For real, this is a GREAT idea for hospitalized patients.
if it can also transform into a toilet many WOW players will be very interested
wow this could actually be kind of practical. good job japan
decepticons! attack!
batteries not included
This is one tech item that I find really useful I hope that they can use these in hospitals around the world as soon as possible.
This would be perfect for those 50 stone bed ridden people you see on documentaries!
Now if they just add some steel girders....
wow, this could be dangerous if it was "that special night"...
Yeah im waiting for a Dell PC to turn in to a toilet..
Ooops didnt realise ... It already exists...
Interesting concept. I wonder how expensive it is.
As one who works in a hospital, I can say that this would be useful.... for some patients. I work on a physical rehabilitation unit, and a chair like this would be highly counter-productive on my unit, given the goal of making our patients stronger and more independent.
i first think of roujin Z , i see im not alone
looks like an ejector seat to use in case of oncoming unstoppable shit,,, just too bad the tv doesn't release with it,,, that would have been perfect with the game console installed in the base of the seat
Why is everything suddenly a 'Robot'? For years now we've had to put up with Remote Control = Robot (Robot Wars!!!!).
Now we have Motorized Bed = Robot. I have a phone that automatically lifts the receiver when I'm on headset, is that a robot now too? How about the ice cream maker at home, it has a motor in it?
It would also be interesting to see what this bed can do with sheets/pillows/blanket.