The mean age in the population is rising and the number of individuals age 65 and older is projected to increase prompting the need for technology to aid persons with decreased strength and physical ability. Gardening is a form of moderate-intensity aerobic workout, which burns calories and helps maintain flexibility. It has also been shown to be therapeutic and fulfilling. The purpose of the Green Machine is to provide a robotic gardening/yard work assistant to aid with transporting and handling heavy loads during yard and garden work.
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机译：人口的平均年龄正在上升，预计65岁及65岁以上的人的数量将会增加，这促使人们需要技术来帮助力量和体力下降的人。园艺是中等强度的有氧运动的一种形式，它燃烧卡路里并有助于保持柔韧性。它也已被证明是治疗和充实的。 Green Machine的目的是提供一个机器人园艺/院子工作助手，以协助在院子和园艺工作期间运输和搬运重物。
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