# Approved Hospital Robots Panasonic's Hospi type R is Cleared for Personal Care Duties By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospi-type-r References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/26/11507314/panasonic-hospi-r-delivery-bot-hospital-work) & [panasonic](http://www.panasonic.com/) Back in 2010, [Panasonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-video-camera) revealed a robot prototype for the medical industry and today the Hospi type R has been cleared to be used in Japan and abroad. Specifically sanctioned for [personal care duties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyodol-doll), this approachable robot will be able to perform such drudge work as [toting around medicine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-hospital-bed), patients and performing tasks like hair washing. The Hospi type R is being touted by the company as the first robot in the world to meet this particular combination of safety standards. In order to work, it is equipped with a combination of cameras, Wi-Fi and preprogrammed maps to navigate around buildings. It can even take the elevator. Most importantly, the Hospi type R has an ID security card system so unauthorized people can't steal its contents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hospital Robotics:** The introduction of the Hospi type R robot has opened the door for further innovations in hospital and medical robotics, offering opportunities for increased efficiency and cost savings. - **Personal Care Robots:** The Hospi type R is the first robot to meet specific safety standards for personal care duties, indicating a need for more specialized robots to handle similar tasks in the healthcare industry. - **Security Robotics:** The ID security card system on the Hospi type R shows the potential for using robotic technology to increase security measures, offering opportunities for growth in industries such as defense and surveillance. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The use of robots like the Hospi type R in hospitals and medical facilities could drastically transform the healthcare industry, increasing efficiency and improving patient care. - **Robotics:** The development and implementation of specialized robots like the Hospi type R represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in the robotics industry. - **Security:** The ID security card system on the Hospi type R indicates a potential for growth in the security industry, offering opportunities for increased security measures through robotic technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elderly Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeo.md) - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Household Maintenance Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-gamma.md) - [AI Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyodol-doll.md) - [Roving Wellness Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namuhx-a1.md) - [Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apptronik-apollo.md)