RIBA II Care Support Robot For Lifting Patients
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RIBA II is a two-armed care support robot that can lift people from a prone position on the floor to a wheelchair, which is one of the most physically demanding tasks in nursing homes. RIBA II has been co-developed by Tokai Rubber Indu[...]
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Sony releases the world first Organic EL Monitor for the Healthcare industry
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Based on Sony’s Trimaster EL technology introduced earlier this year on some Sony’s professional Full HD Monitor, this new PVM-2551MD, a 25” full HD Monitor designed for the Healthcare Industry comes for the first time for this kind of[...]
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KDDI labs intors Fast and Secure Transmission Of Medical Images To Smartphones And Tablets
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Smart MIMAS, developed by KDDI Labs, is a system for hospitals which enables medical images to be transferred and viewed on Android tablets and smartphones. Images can be sent securely to specialists when they are on the road or at hom[...]
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Spectratech help you Visualizing Brain Activity By Measuring Blood Flow And Oxygen Concentration
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The Spectratech OEG-SpO2 is the latest advancement in optical imaging to measure brain function. Hemoglobin transports oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, and this device can measure hemoglobin levels in the brain as well as[...]
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Sanyo announced upgrade Eneloop winter gear in the middle of the summer
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Scheduling product launch is an Art, and it seems that the folks over at Sanyo’s are just a way of us all by announcing in the middle of the summer their latest Eneloop Waist Warmer and Eneloop Neck Warmer. Don’t get me wrong I a[...]
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Riken Japan upgrade its RIBA II Healthcare robot
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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 improv[...]
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[IFPEX 2011] These Shoes will never let you down!
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Sure these are not the most elegant pair of shoes we ever seen, but this shoes will probably save your life one day or another! A recent study demonstrates that the number of elderly related accidents and injuries where falling acciden[...]
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The University of Tokyo introduces their first Wearable Ultra-Compact Blood-Flow Sensor
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This ultra-compact wearable blood flow sensor was created by a research group from Kyushu and Tokyo Universities. “We’ve developed the world’s first blood flow sensor that can take measurements while you move. Until n[...]
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J!NS introduces their first pair of Glasses for computer addict with the J!NS OC and J!NS Moisture
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Pronounced JINS, the Japanese Eyewear company offers some of the most affordable glasses all over Japan, and announced yesterday the introduction of a two pairs of glasses with the J!NS PC and J!NS Moisture designed to ease eyes pains [...]
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[Robotech 2011] Omron demonstrate a new Indoor Environment Monitor with remote app control
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Omron demonstrate at Robotech 2011, a new working concept that will help people to remotely check house environment to prevent heat strokes and other illness due to high temperature. Thanks to a unique Room Environment Sensor connected[...]
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[Wireless Japan] Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011
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Fujitsu organized a special event in Japan for its Design AWARD 2011 Winner and also took the liberty to use Wireless Japan 2011 to give to the world a taste of their selection, want to know more about these items, just make sure to fo[...]
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Fujitsu Design AWARD 2011 Winner is: The Aid From the Lithuanian Elge Ugintaite
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Each year Fujitsu gather some of the most talented minds and designers in order to participate to a friendly yet very competitive design challenge the “Fujitsu Design Award” This year Fujitsu Design award welcomed many impressive conce[...]
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Bad Idea: Withings and Panasonic Release Body Scales Which Connect With Your Television Using VIERA Connect
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Not sure if I would ever want or need this, unless I’m fitted with Daniel Craig’s body, but being able to connect your Body Scales to your TV (Nope, sorry guys) is definitively the worst idea EVER. Still, if you are interested in[...]
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Robot Institute’s MediBot set to enter Korean Healthcare world
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The Korean based company ROBOT Institute that develop and manufacturer MediBot, announced that its little Robot will soon be available on the market. MediBot is a one meter tall robot dedicated to help and support patients in different[...]
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Panasonic unveil the “Let’s Chat” pad for people with language disabilities
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Let’s face it, we, healthy people, are very lucky and tends to forget how simple things of life can become impossible to overcomes for many other people suffering from any kind of disabilities. This is why I am glad to report that Pana[...]
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[Quick Review] Panasonic Neck Refre (Nekkulifurre) (EW-NA11-S)
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There was a debate here at Akihabara News HQ as to who would be reviewing this neck muscle stimulator gadget from Panasonic. The idea of a massage sounds great, but I believe it was the electric part that spooked everyone. Nobody wante[...]
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Panasonic introduces Hair washing Robot and Electric Care Assistance Bed in Japan
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To better take care of its elderly, Panasonic introduced today two new products with the: Hair-washing robot The hair-washing robot was developed to fill the needs of workers at hospitals and health care facilities. Studies among them [...]
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Samsung Galaxy S Femme, the ultimate Android phone for all women.
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Samsung and AVEDA, a US based cosmetic company, propose in Taiwan, the Galaxy S Femme, a complete kit that not only includes a Pink Galaxy S, but also a complete AVEDA traveling kit including several creams and cosmetics from the manuf[...]
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A new electric toothbrush from OMRON
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We, at AkihabaraNews, do care about Geeks healthcare and one of THE best companies out there to make sure you’re fine is OMRON. This time no blood pressure monitor or thermometer, but an electric toothbrush! The Omron HT-B453 is [...]
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OMRON and Akihabaranews care about your health !
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Who said the life of a Geek is easy ? Well not me ! And as viruses are not only reserved to Windows OS here is a bit of healthcare news that can’t do us any harm. (From official press release) The Omron Healthcare Co., Ltd announ[...]
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