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October, 2006 | ||
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tmsuk co., LTD | ||
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tmsuk co., LTD, A practical robots mft, of Kitakyushu city in southern Japan, will supply one receptionist robot and two guide robots to Aidu Chuo Hospital of Aizu-wakamatsu, Fukushima. This is the first time in the world for guide and receptionist robots to be used at a private hospital. Although it is expected that the robot industry will grow into a comprehensive industry equal to the car industry, a service robot's market has not yet been established. Despite robot makers having developed robots that are practical and usable, the present situation is that consumers are hesitant due to the lack of a track record, therefore, the market is still in its infancy. Aidu Chuo Hospital has decided to introduce these robots for better patient service and improvement in general convenience. We believe that the introduction of these three service robots is the first step in the development of the Japanese robot industry. THE RECEPTIONIST ROBOT If a visitor to the hospital touches the panel on the robot body, or speaks to it, it will display directions on any surface from a projector in the robot's head, or make a printout from a printer in the robot's hand, and hand it to the visitor. Speech recognition also supports the Aizu dialect.  THE GUIDE ROBOTS The robot can guide a visitor to a nearby elevator and carry baggage on the its arm. If the power of the battery is low, it will charge by returning automatically to an automatic battery charger.  <The demonstration> DAY: October 28th, 2006 PLACE: Booth which is located in front of the building (right side) Aidu Chuo Hospital, the Onchikai Foundation 1-1, Tsuruga-cho, Aizu-wakamatsu city, Fukushima SHOW: 13:00 Opening ceremony & press conference (to the media) Please go to the information desk on the 1st floor. 14:30 Opening events (open to the public) | ||
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