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Japanese Company Develops Robotic Cat that Nibbles User’s Fingertip

In this Jan. 10, 2018 photo, Yukai Engineering's Tsubasa Tominaga demonstrates Qoobo, a cushion robot, at his office in Tokyo. (AP)
In this Jan. 10, 2018 photo, Yukai Engineering's Tsubasa Tominaga demonstrates Qoobo, a cushion robot, at his office in Tokyo. (AP)
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Japanese Company Develops Robotic Cat that Nibbles User’s Fingertip

In this Jan. 10, 2018 photo, Yukai Engineering's Tsubasa Tominaga demonstrates Qoobo, a cushion robot, at his office in Tokyo. (AP)
In this Jan. 10, 2018 photo, Yukai Engineering's Tsubasa Tominaga demonstrates Qoobo, a cushion robot, at his office in Tokyo. (AP)

Yukai Engineering, the maker of the Qoobo robotic cat, has revealed a new soft robot that nibbles on a user’s fingertip.

The company hopes the “somewhat pleasing sensation” will brighten up your day, reported the German news aAgency.

According to the TechCrunch website, the new toy, named “Amagami Ham Ham,” has an algorithm called a “Hamgorithm” that selects one of two dozen nibbling patterns, so you’ll never be sure exactly what you’ll feel when you shove your digit into the robot’s maw.

Yukai designed the patterns to replicate the feeling of a baby or pet nibbling on one’s finger.

“Amagami” means “soft biting” and “ham” means “bite” in Japanese. Yukai based the look of the robot on a character from Liv Heart Corporation’s Nemu Nemu stuffed animal series.

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Grand Mosque's Mobile Stroke Unit Saves Life of Ugandan Hajj Pilgrim

The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)
The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)
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Grand Mosque's Mobile Stroke Unit Saves Life of Ugandan Hajj Pilgrim

The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)
The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) at the Grand Mosque successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. (SPA)

The Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) stationed at the Grand Mosque, affiliated with King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC), successfully intervened to save a Ugandan Hajj pilgrim who suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage.

The pilgrim lost consciousness within the Grand Mosque due to the hemorrhage, prompting an immediate response from the specialized unit, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.

Upon diagnosis at the scene, immediate treatment was initiated before the pilgrim was transferred to King Abdulaziz Hospital, a Makkah Health Cluster member, for further comprehensive medical care.

The MSU, unique in the Middle East, is fully equipped with a specialized medical team including a neurologist, cardiologist, respiratory therapist, emergency nurse, radiologist, and paramedic, along with a CT scanner. This advanced capability significantly enhances the efficiency of on-site diagnosis and treatment.

The Ugandan pilgrim received critical treatment within an impressive 16 minutes, one-sixth of the internationally accepted standard time of 60 minutes for such cases. His condition has since improved, and he is now undergoing medical rehabilitation to complete his Hajj rituals.

This rapid and efficient response exemplifies Saudi Arabia's integrated healthcare system, which aims to boost service quality and accessibility with the highest efficiency.

Such efforts align directly with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, key pillars of Saudi Vision 2030, focused on providing advanced healthcare and ensuring pilgrims perform their rituals safely.