Manufacturing robots for pediatric patients

Belgian scientists at the University of Brussels have developed a robot that caters to pediatric patients.

Probo, the name of the robot, may represent facial states so children can understand the sensation when medical methods are being followed, along with explanations on the touch screen. abdominal attachment.

"The greatest achievement of this study is that the robot is capable of communicating with children through facial expressions," said team member Jelle Saldien.

The Probo is designed with a light blue head with a short elephant nose, fully automatic operation and a touch screen that displays mood states from joy to anger. The robot can also detect the face of the speaker and communicate with the eye.

In addition, when the baby hug or show affection, Probo will exclaim with a look of interest, and if the baby hit him, it will cry 'mr' and show very painful.

Probo is the idea of Ivan Hermans, president of the Anty Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded to fund the design of robots. This idea came to him after watching the movie 'I, Robot'.

The scientists intend to continue the study to improve and add some more functions. Probo prices have not been announced.