Robotic bear pillow tickles sleepers to stop snoring

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Demonstrated during this month's International Robot Exhibition (IREX) in Tokyo, Jukusui-Kun is a polar bear-shaped robotic pillow that, like Paro the seal-bot, masks a serious purpose beneath its cute and cuddly exterior. Jukusui-Kun is designed to help snorers and those who live with them - whenever snoring becomes too loud (and sleep apnea becomes a danger), the robot raises its paw and gently touches the sleeper's face to trigger a change of sleeping position. .. Continue Reading Robotic bear pillow tickles sleepers to stop snoring

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Apnea, Health, Irex, Robots, Sleep, Snoring, Waseda University

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