Riken Japan announced yesterday a noticeable upgrade of its healthcare robot RIBA II with improved power and with more accurate sensors. Stronger the RIBA II is no capable to lift patient with a weight up to 80kg (roughly a 20kg improvement) as well as now being capable to lift-up people lay down on the floor and not only on their bed. RIBA II also comes with upgrade sensors capable to better evaluate one's weight and carry this person more comfortably.
Akihabara News, Riken Japan upgrade its RIBA II Healthcare robot