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RT.3

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RT.3
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2023

DESCRIPTION

RT.3 is a Consumer-Robot from RT.WORKS. It is built for Medical-Assistance, Rehabilitation, Helping. Key figures: 10 kg, 240 min runtime, 5 kg payload, price ¥157,000, released 2023.

RT.3 is RT.WORKS' robot assist walker launched in September 2023 as an easier-to-use successor to RT.2, and approved for rental under Japan's long-term care insurance. Sensors and motors automatically add power assist going uphill, brake gently going downhill, stop it pulling sideways on sloping paths and brake to prevent falls when it detects excessive speed, with the speed limit adjustable. If the user lets go of the grips on a slope, sensors in the grips detect it and the walker stops automatically. Daily functions are grouped on a hand control, the frame leaves more foot room than RT.2, settings can be fine-tuned to the user's abilities and surroundings, and it shows the cumulative walking distance. It has a seat and a shopping bag, seven handle heights from 74.5 to 94 cm, folds with one touch to 26 cm and weighs about 10 kg. A compact battery gives 4 hours of walking with a 3-hour charge; it handles slopes of 12 percent and cross-slopes of 5 percent, carries up to 5 kg for users up to 100 kg and is rain-resistant to IPX3.

FEATURES

  • Power assist uphill, gentle braking downhill
  • Anti-drift on sloping paths
  • Auto stop when hands leave the grips
  • Speed-limit braking to prevent falls
  • Hand control for daily functions
  • Cumulative walking-distance display
  • 7-step handle height 74.5-94 cm
  • Folds to 26 cm, about 10 kg
  • 4 h runtime, 3 h charge, IPX3
  • Care-insurance rental eligible

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Physical
Weight10 kg
DimensionsL 650 mm × W 570 mm × H 940 mm
Payload5 kg
Mobility
Movement TypeWheeled
EnvironmentStreets, shops and homes of older people, including slopes
Power
Battery Life240 min
Manufacturer-sourcedThird-party sourcedUnsourcedSource status is based on this robot's listed sources.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the RT.3?

RT.3 is RT.WORKS' robot assist walker launched in September 2023 as an easier-to-use successor to RT.2, and approved for rental under Japan's long-term care insurance.

Who makes the RT.3?

The RT.3 is made by RT.WORKS, a robotics company based in Japan.

How much does the RT.3 cost?

The RT.3 is priced at around ¥157,000.

What is the RT.3 used for?

The RT.3 is designed for medical-assistance, rehabilitation, and helping. It is used in healthcare and homes settings.

What is the payload capacity of the RT.3?

The RT.3 has a payload capacity of 5 kg.

How much does the RT.3 weigh?

The RT.3 weighs 10 kg.

What is the battery life of the RT.3?

The RT.3 runs for about 240 minutes on a charge.

When was the RT.3 released?

The RT.3 was released in 2023.

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