Overview
Potaro is an in-hospital transport robot developed to reduce the workload of medical staff and enhance service quality by autonomously transporting medical equipment and medications. Since its introduction in May 2023, Potaro has achieved a transport success rate of 99% across 24 units now active at Toyota Memorial Hospital, demonstrating significant operational efficiency and safety in navigating through hospital environments.
Key facts
- Payload
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- Reach
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- Speed
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- Weight
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- IP rating
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- Battery
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- Power
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- Autonomy
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- Launch year
- 2023
- Price
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- Status
- active
Detailed specifications
Sensors1
- Sensor Suite
- 2D LiDAR, fisheye camera
Other10
- Height Mm
- 1984
- Applications
- hospitality, research
- Company Country
- JP
- Navigation Type
- lidar_slam
- Deployment Count
- 24
- Deployment Notes
- 24 Potaro units currently in operation at Toyota Memorial Hospital.
- Industries Served
- healthcare
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- - Equipped with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) for enhanced driving stability. - Features a Multi-terrain Select switch and crawl control for off-road functionality. - First vehicle with power flush seats that fold flush to the floor. - Advanced safety features including multiple airbags and pre-crash safety system. - Aims for eco-friendly driving with indicators and emission reductions.
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
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