Sony group corporation (20240261979). NURSING CARE ROBOT simplified abstract
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NURSING CARE ROBOT
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Yoshinao Sodeyama of Tokyo (JP)
NURSING CARE ROBOT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240261979 titled 'NURSING CARE ROBOT
The abstract of a nursing care robot in the patent application describes a robot with a head section, chest section, arm section, movable neck, movable shoulder, and movable hip.
- The robot has a neck joint axis offset in a backward direction from the shoulder joint axis when viewed from a side direction in a standard posture.
- The hip joint axis is offset in a forward direction from the shoulder joint axis when viewed from a side direction in a standard posture.
Potential Applications: - This nursing care robot could be used in healthcare facilities to assist nurses in patient care tasks. - It could also be utilized in home care settings to provide support to individuals in need of assistance.
Problems Solved: - The robot can help alleviate the physical strain on healthcare workers by assisting with lifting and moving patients. - It can improve efficiency in patient care by providing additional support to nursing staff.
Benefits: - Increased patient comfort and safety during transfers and movements. - Reduced risk of injury for healthcare workers due to lifting and moving patients. - Enhanced overall quality of care provided to patients.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Revolutionizing Patient Care: The Impact of Nursing Care Robots in Healthcare" This technology could revolutionize the healthcare industry by improving patient care and reducing the physical strain on healthcare workers. The market implications include increased efficiency, improved patient outcomes, and potential cost savings for healthcare facilities.
Questions about Nursing Care Robots: 1. How do nursing care robots impact the overall workflow in healthcare facilities?
- Nursing care robots can streamline patient care tasks and improve efficiency in healthcare settings by providing additional support to nursing staff.
2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing nursing care robots in healthcare facilities?
- By reducing the physical strain on healthcare workers and improving patient care outcomes, nursing care robots can potentially lead to cost savings through increased efficiency and reduced injury rates.
Original Abstract Submitted
a nursing care robot according to the present disclosure includes: a head section; a chest section; an arm section mounted on the chest section; a movable neck provided between the head section and the chest section, and having a neck joint axis; a movable shoulder provided between the chest section and the arm section, and having a shoulder joint axis; and a movable hip provided below the chest section, and having a hip joint axis, in which, as viewed from a side direction in a standard posture, the neck joint axis is offset in a backward direction from the shoulder joint axis, and the hip joint axis is offset in a forward direction from the shoulder joint axis.
