The Potaro is a Hospitality robot developed by Toyota Motor (Japan), launched 2023. Key specifications: navigation lidar slam.
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Ranked #44 of 101 in the Hospitality standing.
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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.
Flagship features
- Equipped with 18 Inch Alloy Wheels and LED Headlights
- Features a 7-inch Multi Information Display and an 8-inch Display Audio Touch Screen
- Includes Toyota Safety Sense for enhanced driver safety
- Available in multiple configurations for versatile use
- Supported by Toyota-approved equipment customized for the Saudi market
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Company profile
- Founded
- 1937
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- hospitality,research
- Sub Category
- service humanoid
- Industries Served
- healthcare
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 1984
Controls & integration1
- Sensor Suite
- 2D LiDAR,fisheye camera
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- View Link
- Deployment Count
- 24
- Availability Status
- available
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Company milestones
- Sep 2019PartnershipToyota announces partnership with Preferred Networks
- Aug 2019PartnershipToyota announces Hackathon for HSR innovation
- Aug 2019MilestoneToyota announced HSR innovation hackathon in Tokyo
- Aug 1937MilestoneToyota Motor Co., Ltd. established
- 2026MilestonePotaro operating metrics updated
- 2023Deployment24 Potaro units introduced at Toyota Memorial Hospital
- 2020MilestoneHSR announced for Tokyo Olympics visitor support
- 2020DeploymentHSR deployed at Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Potaro?
- The Potaro is developed by Toyota Motor, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Potaro?
- The Potaro is a Hospitality robot made by Toyota Motor.
- How much does the Potaro cost?
- Pricing for the Potaro is not publicly listed — contact Toyota Motor for a quote.
- When was the Potaro launched?
- The Potaro was launched in 2023.
- What are the key specifications of the Potaro?
- Key specifications of the Potaro: navigation lidar slam.
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