Dental Training Robot Simuloid : DigInfo

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At the 2007 International Robot Exhibition, Kokoro Co., Ltd. exhibited its dental training robot, called Simuloid, as an example of applications for technology that can simulate human expressions, which Kokoro has developed through the manikin-type robot Actroid.

During a dental check-up, the robot simulates a patient, reacting through its voice and movements. When the check-up is over, the dental techniques used and the results of treatment to the patient are stored and reviewed.

The skin of the manikin’s face is very flexible, and the manikin can show reactions like those of real people. For example, it can close and open its eyes, which can also shine or turn dull. It can also blink and can raise its hands. In this way, the manikin can provide practice at responding suitably to patients’ reactions and expressions during treatment at a university dental department.

The software for the special-purpose computer in the chair unit was developed by J. Morita Manufacturing Corporation, and the tooth units and tooth sensors were developed by Nissin, Inc. and Tokyo Sensor Co., Ltd. Kokoro was in charge of building and controlling the parts of the manikin other than its teeth.

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25 Responses to “Dental Training Robot Simuloid : DigInfo”

  1. this was on the news
    this was on the news

  2. uoah!! o____O i …
    uoah!! o____O i wonder what these robots can do in a few years… o.o’

  3. goofygoat2009 on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    mike mcglone from …
    mike mcglone from the brothers mcmullen?

  4. they actually have …
    they actually have those now..and ones that can actually hold a conversation

  5. hehhhehehe
    hehhhehehe

  6. MoonPhaseHazuki on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    then it closes its …
    then it closes its mouth sut and bites your hands

  7. its to help ppl who …
    its to help ppl who are training to be a dentist

  8. it’s not about the …
    it’s not about the robot needing a dentist, it’s about providing practice for people with a future in the Dental field.

  9. kenjihimonatashi on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    @j3w3Lry It might …
    @j3w3Lry It might get a rust infection?

    *drumroll*

  10. kenjihimonatashi on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    @ag4yo Depends on …
    @ag4yo Depends on the model.

    *drumrollagain*

  11. Why would a robot …
    Why would a robot need a dentist?
    Honestly…..

  12. throwing up at 0:20 …
    throwing up at 0:20?? haha! THAT would be innovative!!

  13. @yumioncodelyoko


    @yumioncodelyoko

    Kokoro is also a name for girls.

  14. BloodyLove013 on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    wow tats amazing
    wow tats amazing

  15. You’re not …
    You’re not inquiring about the rinse, are you? lol

  16. yumioncodelyoko on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    kokoro means heart …
    kokoro means heart and mind so why is the robot named that?

  17. oh, thanks man you …
    oh, thanks man you too!

  18. ninjatoothpaste on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    Hehe, Merry …
    Hehe, Merry Christmas btw, hope life’s treating you well. :)

  19. yeah, but they …
    yeah, but they translated it to fine….but i understand..i mean i speak japanese, but i didn’t hear him ask daijobu..i would have known right away.

  20. The doctor say ( …
    The doctor say (daijoubu desu ka) its mean are you okay, and a normal answer is yes.

    sorry for my bad english

  21. Does she spit out …
    Does she spit out the rinse or does she swallow?

  22. KohakuKitsune on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    its really cool …
    its really cool except dont u think it should be able to move its mouth? at least a little???? cuz thats another reaction pple have? =/ plus it looks kinda weird when it talks with its mouth wide open like that lol

  23. hah! actually, why …
    hah! actually, why yes, yes it does!

  24. ninjatoothpaste on March 10th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    Dose being only …
    Dose being only half Japanese mean you can only speak half the language? ;) hehe

  25. They just corrected …
    They just corrected it to make sense. It’s probably because she only has a select few programmed responses.

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