The Toyota iUnit personal transport. Time named it a Best Inventions 2005. I can’t find much new on the progress made since then.
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December 6th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
“Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe said robotics will be a core business for the company in coming years. He says Toyota will test out its robots at hospitals, Toyota-related facilities and other places starting next year. He hopes to see partner robots in use by 2010…”
August 2nd, 2008 at 6:47 pm
The Winglet is one of Toyota’s people-assisting Toyota Partner Robots. Designed to contribute to society by helping people enjoy a safe and fully mobile life…