A demonstration day at Kaiser Permanente offers a look at robotic legs for those who can't walk, arms for those who can't lift, and forceps for surgeons who can't be in the operating room. Since 9/11 and the US going to war thousands of military men and women are coming home with missing limbs. In the past several years the technology of robotics has boomed in order to help those who served our country. Men and women who couldn't walk and now walk with the help of robotic legs. They are also being designed to help support our surging population of elderly and persons with disabilities. The rise of helpful machines are assisting individuals to become more independent in their daily living. 
PerMMA is the only wheelchair with robotic arms, this wheelchair was created at the University of Pittsburgh. Today, 4.3 million Americans rely on wheelchairs with few chairs being ideal for people with physical impairments, such as limited mobility. Users can control the robotic arms from a touch pad, microphone, or joystick. For now, each arm can support six pounds, but soon a new arm will be created to support up to 150 pounds. Expect to see this robotic wheelchair on the job by 2020.
RIBA, is a forklift for humans. It was created at the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research in Japan. This robot helps individuals who are too weak to walk, sit, or stand on their own. RIBA, Robot for Interactive Body Assistance, is the only robot with arms designed to carry those people around. The robot can also recognize faces and voices and respond to commands, such as “RIBA, please help me off the couch.” The RIBA should expect to be seen on the job sometime next year.
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