The clever robot designed to help the elderly and disabled, can pick up to 1.2 kg of objects from the floor or shelves.

"The Human Support Robot (HSR) is Toyota's answer to the ever-increasing demand for long-term elderly care in societies like Japan," says the company in a press release, adding that its goal is to assist "independent home living for the elderly and disabled."

According to Toyota, the 135-cm robot which has "highly maneuverable, compact, and lightweight cylindrical body and folding arm," can pick objects "up off the floor, retrieve objects from shelves, and perform a variety of other tasks."

The 37-kg droid is able to hold objects weighing up to 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) and is able to traverse surfaces with height difference of up to 5 mm and inclines of up to 5°.