Meal assistance robotic device and meal assistance system using the same

Meal assistance robotic device that scoops and serves food using a robotic arm and spoon

This technology consists of a multi-jointed robotic arm located at the center of the upper body, along with peripheral tableware and tilting components. It is a mechanism designed to assist patients with severe disabilities in eating through the robotic arm's scooping motion and a rack-and-pinion-based container tilting control.

Patients with severe disabilities face physical limitations in eating independently without the help of a caregiver, which leads to psychological issues such as a decline in self-esteem.

This technology features a servo-motor-based multi-jointed robotic arm that scoops and serves food, while a tilting adjustment component equipped with a rack-and-pinion mechanism at the base adjusts the angle of the food container based on the remaining amount, ensuring the user can consume every last bit.

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Key Features:

• A table-shaped main body where the components of the meal assistance robot are installed
• A robotic arm located at the center of the upper body, including at least one motor, with a spoon inserted at one end
• Tableware components positioned around the outer edge of the upper body to surround the robotic arm, containing the food
• A tilting component partially attached to the upper body, where the food container is placed

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