Scientists recently unveiled a new robot that can detect when an older person is losing their balance and catch them before they fall - a potential breakthrough in a world where the portion of people over 60 years old will nearly double to 22% by 2050.The device, which researchers hope to begin selling within the next year, resembles a motorized scooter and is equipped with in-built sensors as well as a harness that patients can wear around their hips. It's been dubbed Mr. Bah, which is shorthand for mobile robot balance assistant. The device could have a broad impact, since the reports that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people over 65.
Load More
Load More