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Panasonic Helper Robots

September 27, 2011 by  
Filed under Robot Gadgets

Panasonic Helper Robots

 

People these days are living longer especially in developed nations due to the healthier lifestyle available and improved medical care offered. Due to this there are an increasing number of people to care for at an old age.

Currently younger people, family and friends assist the older generation in tasks that they find difficult; however as the population of old people increase the number of people to look after them does not. To assist them Panasonic Helper Robots have been designed. The Panasonic series of robot gadgets take advantage of the latest technology to provide improved communication assistance, hair washing facility, and multipurpose bed.

Firstly, Panasonic’s “HOSPI” which has been made available to hospitals in Japan provides medication delivery, i.e. sort and transportation to nurse stations.

Secondly, the “HOSPI-Rimo” is a robot that utilizes self guiding technology to supply a communication medium between bedridden patients and everyone else. It uses high-definition visual technology to allow doctors to interact with patients without being at the bedside. This is a massive plus not just for patients but for doctors who often spend large amounts of time travelling between patients and departments.

Panasonic Helper Robots hair

 

Thirdly, a hair washing robot that can shampoo and condition a patient’s hair and rinse any residue off before the hair is dried. The hair wash robot can also apply a head massage to calm and relax the patient exactly what you want when stuck in hospital recovering from illness.

Panasonic Helper Robots bed

Finally the RoboticBed which is not only a bed but can also be transformed into an electric chair. This electronic gadget has been designed with caregivers and patients feedback in mind to allow for easy usage and excellent health and safety practicality.

LivingSocial App

August 30, 2011 by  
Filed under iPad Apps, iPhone Apps

LivingSocial AppCalling the attention of iPad and iPhone users, you can now save as much as 50% to 90% on gyms, spas, restaurants and more by simply downloading the LivingSocial app to your devices.

What is LivingSocial? It is the best discount site and to make it easier for people to see their daily deals they now have an app for iPhone and iPad users that would like to take advantage of the huge discounts they offer. The app is ideal if you are always on the go and do not have time to check out deals, because the deals is sent to you on a daily basis.

The LivingSocial app is wonderful as you will be introduce to different things that you might not even know exist or available. Plus! You also get to enjoy discount on the best places in the city. Imagine, dining in one of the fancy restaurants or having a massage in an exclusive spa without paying a lot, because the LivingSocial app makes it possible.

Gone are the days when you have to check email just to know the latest deal or buy one, as you can do this easily with your mobile phone or iPad. Just click the app icon and have access to the deals that LivingSocial offered to their members and those that have downloaded the app.

Furthermore, you can also get a free deal when three people purchase the deal you like. In fact, just tweet and email the deal you see in your phone and hopefully one or two of your friends also like the deal. You not only share a wonderful deal but also a wonderful way to help your friends save money.

The LivingSocial app is definitely worth downloading as you not only get an opportunity to try cool things for less but you are helping the environment, as the voucher is sent to your iPhone or iPad.

 

LivingSocial App Video

 

LivingSocial App Screenshots

LivingSocial App  LivingSocial App

Buy the LivingSocial app at the iTunes Apple Store

The Ergonomic Beach Lounger

June 18, 2011 by  
Filed under Outdoor Gadgets

The Ergonomic Beach Lounger

 

If you have back problems and spinal issues, the Ergonomic Beach Lounger might be a useful for you. The Ergonomic Beach Lounger was recommended by many physical psychiatrists and said that it will give you maximum comfort without you injuring your back lying in the wrong position. The Ergonomic Beach Lounger will relax you as you lie prone or supine. The beach lounger has three little pillows that were made to provide support and relieve spinal pressure at stress prone points on the body. The lounger’s sloping headrest has the massage table style face opening that lets you lie on your belly and read in total relaxation without neck stain or cervical hyperextensions.

It does not only help you when you are lying on a prone position, it also helps when you are lying in a supine position because the headrest pillow will support the neck from the back. This will make a gentle stretch towards the vertebrae making it reduce pressure and stress towards the nerves and disks. It can be manually adjusted into six different positions and the bottom part of the lounger can be fold and be used as a beach chair or leg rest.

The Ergonomic Beach Lounger is aluminum framed and it is powder coated to resist the sun, weather, and sea salt exposure. It can hold weights up to 300 pounds and the beach lounger itself ways about 12 pounds. It is 12 inches in height, 23 inches in width and 72 inches in length. It is quite an expensive product and retails for about $170.

Available: Hammacher

Price: $169.95

Buy the Ergonomic Beach Lounger from Hammacher Schlemmer

 

Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 ultimate massage chair

April 22, 2011 by  
Filed under Medical Gadgets

Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 ultimate massage chair

 

When you feel tired after a whole day work, the body massage can be an ideal way to relax. The leader of innovative massage chair and other wellness solutions, Human Touch has introduced its latest ultimate reclining massage chair known as Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 Massage Chair. The AcuTouch HT-9500 offers an advanced robotic massage from head to toe in 8 programmed sessions, controllable with your iPad, iPod or iPhone Touch. This massage chair comes with classic design and amazing foot massage which is able to send tingles throughout your body.

The Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 massage chair is improved and more updated model than its predecessor HT-1650. You can control the massage recliner with your iPod or iPhone Touch by simply downloading the HT-Connect app from Apple’s iTunes App Store. This impressive device offers a number of inbuilt massage programs as well as several customization options, allowing users to select any combination that best suit their needs. Its power recline feature slowly lowers the backrest to the horizontal position which makes it a cool gadget.

The Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 massage chair increases circulation and gives a deep back massage as well as reduces aches and pains. The chair includes large dual lumber heating pads that help to keep the muscles warm and deliver a pleasurable feeling. It also supports Foot and Calf Massager functions for adding an extra level of relaxation. The chair provides great therapeutic technology and incorporates quality leather. This sleek and stylish chair has a wide range of features and it will fit in your house beautifully, no matter what the interior of your home is.

The Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 massage chair can be purchased with the price tag under $6,000. The HT-9500 massage chair is available in natural tone colors of rich black and espresso (a creamy dark brown color) which gives it a clean and classic look.

AvailableAmazon

Price: $5499.00

Buy the Human Touch AcuTouch HT-9500 Massage Chair at Amazon

OKA B shoes for travel in style

March 21, 2011 by  
Filed under Travel Gadgets

OKA B shoes for travel in style

 

If you are going for a trip to your favorite place then it is very important to have comfortable footwear which makes the way better. New OKA B shoes are the perfect footwear for the travelers. The shoes are very comfortable and light in weight. These are elegant, classy and comfortable to wear every day. There are several comfortable footwear are available in the market but this is not necessary that they also has the style into them. But the OKA b shoes offer fashion and look as good as feel and can be worn any time of the year, even in winter or rainy season.

The OKA B shoes are made by 100 percent recyclable material so that after using it, the customer can send them for recycling at the headquarters of OKA b corporate near Atlanta, Georgia. The shoes have non-slip reflexology design with microbeads which massage your feet in each step when you are walking. They are antimicrobial since they are manufactured with a non-absorbent material that is useful to resists the growth of bacteria, fungus and mildew and also keeps your feet clean.

The OKA B shoes are also odor resistant, water proof and washable. These features made the shoes more popular in upscale spas, hotels and resorts across the world. The great thing about these shoes is that they can slide into the corners and gaps of a suitcase so you can carry them easily.

The OKA B offers a variety of shoes for selection such as ribbons & flowers, spa classic, heels, thongs, closed toe, jewels and pendants. They are available for both women’s and men’s style. No doubt, if you wear these shoes then your feet will look and feel so good. The OKA b shoes can also be purchased online at the starting price of $25 from shoesthatloveyou.com.

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