JCN Japan Corporate News Network - Toyota Announces Overview of "Toyota Partner Robot" - Robots to Be Unveiled at Expo 2005, Starting March 2005

Mar 11, 2004
Source: Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203) (NYSE: TM)
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From the Japan Corporate News Network

Tokyo, Japan, Mar 11, 2004 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM) today announced an overview of the project to develop partner robots designed to function as personal assistants for humans.
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Overview of the Partner Robots

Walking --

- Applications: Assistance, elderly care
- Features: The walking model walks on two legs similar to a person, making it easy to become accustomed to. It is able to use its hands to carry out a wide variety of tasks.
- Height: 120 cm
- Weight: 35 kg

Rolling --

- Applications: Manufacturing, mobility
- Features: The rolling model zooms along quickly without taking up much space. It is able to use its hands to carry out a wide variety of tasks.
- Height: 100 cm
- Weight: 35 kg

Mountable --

- Applications: Elderly care, mobility
- Features: The mountable model is capable of carrying its passengers almost anywhere they need to go. It is fun to ride and operate.
- Height 120 cm 100 cm 180 cm
- Weight 35 kg 35 kg 75 kg
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