Japan has long been the world leader in robotics research , but in recent years it 's also been leading the way when it comes to cutting-edge medical technology . A prototype `` Finger Rehabilitation Glove , '' designed to aid recovery from paralysis . From robot nurses that can lift hospital patients in and out of their beds , to intelligent toilets that can dispense medical advice , Japanese researchers are developing radical new approaches to health care . While many of these technologies are still at the prototype stage , it may not be long before they turn up in a hospital near you .
Japan is leading the way with advances in cutting-edge medical technology . Researchers have developed nurse robots that can assist in hospitals . The `` Intelligent Toilet '' can test blood pressure and give health advice .