List of Devices and Systems Supported by AMED/Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for Development Assistance (by Fiscal Year)
Projects Selected for the “Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidy Project)” in FY2016
| Research and development project name | Representative organization | Priority Field |
|---|---|---|
| Development of a shower bathing system for home use | Air Water Inc. | Bathing aids |
| Development of a compact nursing care bathtub with a lift | OG Wellness Technologies Co., Ltd. | Bathing aids |
Projects Selected for the “Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidy Project)” in FY2015
| Research and development project name | Representative organization | Priority Field |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic wrap-type excretion disposal system | NihonSafety Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Development of a bathroom/toilet accident detection and notification system | Ideaquest Inc. | Monitoring for dementia (home) |
| Development of a robot portable toilet with post-flush water wiping function | Okada Manufactory Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Development project for Robo Helper LOVE-S, an automatic excretion disposal system | Muscle Corporation | Toileting aids |
| Indoor robot walker realizing intuitive use as well as natural standing and walking support | RT.Works Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Development project for a “snuggling robot” for indoor mobility and daily living support | Sanyo Homes Corporation | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Development of a monitoring platform using a camera-embedded image recognition system | RayTron, Inc. | Monitoring for dementia (home) |
| Development of technology to improve comfort and convenience in order to help spread automatic excretion disposal systems | Personlife Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
Projects Selected for the “Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidy Project)” in FY2014
| Research and development project name | Representative organization | Priority Field |
|---|---|---|
| Development of a portable backpack-type transfer aid device | Toshiba Corporation | Transfer aids (wearable) |
| Development of an outgoing support rollator with assist control | Nabtesco Corporation | Mobility aids (outdoor) |
| Development plan for an outgoing support active rollator | NSK Ltd. | Mobility aids (outdoor) |
| Development of a mobility and transfer aid device with an assist function | Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids (outdoor) |
| Productization plan for the “Portable Toilet Sou” toileting aid robot | Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Toilet with installation position that can be moved freely and connections and functions that can be changed according to the user’s symptoms, employing robotic technology for excretion disposal | Smile Nursing Care Equipment Sales Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Development of a flush toilet with variable and mobile wells | Sekisui Home Techno Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Development of a monitoring system for nursing care facilities that is compatible with multiple bed leaving sensors | VR Techno Center, Inc. | Monitoring for dementia (nursing care facilities) |
| Device for assistance and mobility | YMP-Mundus Corporation | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Rollator with electric stand-up assist function | Mitsuba Corporation | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Development plan for an indoor mobility aid device | NSK Ltd. | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Development of an indoor living assist device with braking-control walking assist and standing/sitting assist | Funai Electric Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Development of an indoor living assist device with braking-control walking assist and standing/sitting assist | THK Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Development of a mobility assist device employing mechatronics technology | Yaskawa Electric Corporation | Mobility aids (indoor) |
| Consortium for the development of mobility aid (indoor) robots | Moritoh Corporation | Mobility aids (indoor) |
Projects Selected for the “Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidy Project)” in FY2013
| Research and development project name | Representative organization | Priority Field |
|---|---|---|
| Development of a power assist pushcart to assist the elderly in walking | Hirosaki Machinery Development Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids |
| Development and mass production of a monitoring support device [bed leaving prediction and notification system] for people with dementia | RTC Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of monitoring-function-type medication management support devices and systems | Faurecia Clarion Electronics Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Practical development of a full support monitoring system in preparation for the aging society | Daitoh Tekkou Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of an assistive rollator | Azbil Corporation | Mobility aids |
| Development of a portable toilet for nursing care | Sakai Medical Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Toilet with installation position that can be moved freely and connections and functions that can be changed according to the user’s symptoms, employing robotic technology for excretion disposal | Smile Nursing Care Equipment Co. Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Commercialization of an elderly monitoring system | Super Regional, Inc. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Power assist suit (waist support) | Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Atom Project | Transfer aids (wearable) |
| Development of a walking assist device that can handle level differences and uneven surfaces | Imasen Engineering Corporation | Mobility aids |
| Development of a nursing care facility monitoring service system that is compatible with multiple bed leaving sensors | VR Techno Center, Inc. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a vital sensing monitoring system | GOV Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of an adaptive monitoring platform combining bedside sensors and a distributed sensor network | Funai Electric Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a multimodal monitoring platform employing a voice recognition system | RayTron, Inc. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a “high-performance elderly safety assurance monitoring system” employing robot sensor technology | AIVS Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
Projects Selected in the Second Round (Early Selection) for the “Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidy Project)” in FY2013
| Research and development project name | Representative organization | Priority Field |
|---|---|---|
| Research and development of the robot suit HAL for transfer aids | Cyberdyne Inc. | Transfer aids (wearable) |
| Research and development of RoboCart, a robotic device for outdoor support | Cyberdyne Inc. | Mobility aids |
| Commercialization plan for a nursing care muscle suit | Kikuchi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. | Transfer aids (wearable) |
| Development of a vacuum drainage voiding assist flush portable toilet system | Aronkasei Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Safe monitoring system employing 24-GHz radar technology | Kogasoftware Inc. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a monitoring and sleep monitoring system for nursing care facilities | Chugai Seisakusyo Co. Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development and demonstration of a bed-leaving-assist bed | Panasonic Corporation | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
| Development of a mobility aid device that applies inverted pendulum technology | Kowa Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids |
| Development of a transfer aid device utilizing mechatronics technology | Yaskawa Electric Corporation | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
Projects Selected in the First Round for the “Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidy Project)” in FY2013
| Research and development project name | Representative organization | Priority Field |
|---|---|---|
| Development of Smart Suit EX, a simple muscle assist suit with expandable functions | Smart Support Technologies Inc. | Transfer aids (wearable) |
| Development of a platform for reconstructing individualized dementia care management based on an analysis of information extracted from a sensor system | Furo | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a weight relief mobility aid device to increase motivation to go out among the elderly | Kikuchi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids |
| Monitoring support system using infrared array and wireless communication technology | Nissho-Denki | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a platform (for monitoring) that employs an infrared 3D laser sensor system | King Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a monitoring device using a sensor network | Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a platform for assistive mobility aid devices with a feedback function | GMP Sobo Ltd. | Mobility aids |
| Development of a non-contact bed monitoring system for patients with dementia employing an FG visual sensor | Ideaquest Inc. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a support robot for transfer aids | Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
| Practical development of a transfer aid robot that can handle bedridden patients who require care | Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd. | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
| Development and evaluation of transfer care assist | Toyota Motor Corporation | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
| Construction of a monitoring platform combining smart rubber sensors with cameras | Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development project for Robo Helper SASUKE, a non-wearable transfer aid care device | Muscle Corporation | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
| Development of a nursing care transfer aid device usable in bathrooms | Sekisui Home Techno Co., Ltd. | Transfer aids (non-wearable) |
| Development of a walking assist device utilizing both robot technology and network technology | Funai Electric Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids |
| Project to develop a mobile flush toilet system | Sekisui Home Techno Co., Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Development of a monitoring support platform based on home appliance technology | Sharp Corporation | Monitoring for dementia |
| Research and development project on network robots as monitoring agents for people with dementia | PIP Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a rollator with assist functions to safely and securely support going out | Kawamura Cycle Co., Ltd. | Mobility aids |
| Development of a cordless wireless monitoring mat | Toli Corporation | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development and demonstration of a monitoring support platform for people with dementia | Kyokko Electric Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Monitoring system employing a 3D electronic mat | NK Works Co., Ltd. | Monitoring for dementia |
| Development of a room-installation-type mobile flush toilet | TOTO Ltd. | Toileting aids |
| Development of a network-connected dementia monitoring outlet robot | Logical Product Corporation | Monitoring for dementia |