Researchers have been working on a social robot that collaborates with caretakers and relatives to support elderly to maintain an independent life.
RoboParty is a unique educational project that helps young people interested in robotics. This year, the RoboParty event is part of the Robocup 2014 event and is held from July 21st - 23rd, 2014.
NSK has recently announced that they are developing a quadrupedal robot that could act as a guide dog helping people who are visually impaired.
The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) has recently had great success with Modular Prosthetic Limbs which was fully integrated in the body of a bilateral upper arm amputee.