Kawasaki Heavy Unveils Dog-Shaped Robot for Elderly
Tokyo, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)--Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. has unveiled a prototype of a dog-shaped social robot that helps elderly people's life at home. Leveraging physical artificial intelligence, the robot, Home Leo, can talk to people, recognize its surroundings, make appropriate decisions according to the situation and act autonomously, according to the Japanese company. Home Leo wa...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. announced plans to introduce a dog-shaped social robot named Home Leo in fiscal 2028, aiming to alleviate the burden of elderly care due to a shortage of labor. The four-legged robot will possess the ability to converse with people through onboard artificial intelligence and make suitable decisions based on the circumstances.
Kawasaki Heavy cited population decline and a shortage of healthcare professionals as the primary reasons for the need for such solutions to ensure the safety and peace of mind of elderly people living independently. Home Leo will not only provide psychological support through conversation but also assist users in moving around the house and finding and retrieving items.
The company has already completed a prototype and intends to collaborate with government agencies for demonstration trials. Additionally, Kawasaki Heavy showcased a four-legged prototype robot capable of welding ship hulls by magnetically attaching to the bottom of vessels. This robot mimics the actions of a skilled technician and was designed to reduce labor requirements at shipbuilding sites.
Kawasaki Heavy plans to start using the new robot within a few years and may consider selling it to other companies.
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