Mobility aid device using mechatronics technologies
(YASKAWA Electric Corporation)
Main Features
Our mobility aid device has been developed to help elderly people who are losing independent mobility by providing support they need to move around indoors (particularly to get to the toilet).
Our goal is to help the user improve the quality of life by assisting him/her in walking by oneself as much as possible.
Technical Features
Our mobility aid device helps the user to:
・Get up.
・Walk.
・Sit down on a toilet.
・Keep optimal postures while in the bathroom.
Informations
| The name of the robot care equipment | Indoor mobility assist device |
|---|---|
| Company name |
YASKAWA ELECTRIC CORPORATION.
http://www.yaskawa.co.jp/ |
| Target area | Indoor mobility aids |
| Expected target user | The elderly with weak feet and waist having difficulty transferring to a walker |
| Assumed environment | Indoors such as hospital, nursing home, and home |
| Contact department | Robotics Human Assist Business Promotion Office, HA Business Promotion Team 2 |
| Contact number | (04)2962-5823 |
| Futoshi.Yamanaka@yaskawa.co.jp |