1. Robot Suit that Helps Elderly Farmers
Prof. Shigeki Toyama of Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology's Graduate School of Engineering together with his colleagues invented a robot suit that elderly farmers can attach to their body and carries out their daily work much easier, being assisted by the machine. The device is called Power Assist and it can be of great help when collecting, for example, grapes.
2) Structure that Boosts the Power of Wind TurbinesKyushu University professor Yuji Ohya and his team invented the Wind Lens to increase the amount of energy that is produced by offshore wind turbines. Their structure resembles a honeycomb and can triple the amount of power generated by the turbines.
3) Robotic Arm That Attaches to Wheelchair to Help the DisabledThis robotic arm is called RAPUDA (Robotic Arm for Persons with Upper limb DisAbilities). It is worth mentioning that the device, which can be attached to a wheelchair, can be easily managed by the user. The robot arm boasts a large number of different motions that can help people with certain physical disabilities.
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