This robot will catch you when you fall


By AGENCY
  • Seniors
  • Tuesday, 03 Jun 2025

Seen here are six possible assistance scenarios with the E-BAR: (top, from left) Getting into/out of a bathtub, bending down to reach objects, catching a fall, (bottom, from left) sit-to-stand transition from a toilet, lifting from the floor, and walking assistance. — MIT/dpa

Getting on in years means not being as light on one’s feet as in the past.

But for some, it also means a risk of debilitating falls, which can be even more dangerous for those who live alone.

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