Panasonic has developed a hair-washing robot that uses 16 electronically controlled fingers to give a perfect wash and rinse, the company said Friday.
The robot, images of which were distributed by Panasonic, appears to be about the size of a washing machine. Users sit in a reclining chair and lean back to place their head in the machine’s open top.
Two robot arms guide the 16 fingers, which have the same dexterity as human fingers, the company claimed. Sensors scan the person’s head to measure its shape and assure that just the right amount of pressure is applied when washing and rinsing, Panasonic said.
The robot is being displayed at the International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition from September 29 to October 1 in Tokyo.
