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

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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