Monday, January 12, 2009

Robot suit for elder farmers

Japanese researchers on Friday unveiled a robot suit designed to help
reduce the heavy burden of harvesting as the nation's farm industry
faces an aging, shrinking workforce. Researchers at Tokyo University
of Agriculture and Technology demonstrated a prototype wearable
assistance machine equipped with weight motors and 16 sensors. The 25
kg device is designed who need support for their leg muscles and
joints when they keep a crouching position or lift their arms high.

The Hindu, 10th January 2009

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