Development of Chapit, a Communication Robot for Elderly Care

A care-focused communication robot designed for easy and convenient use by seniors
[Features]
• Communication functions
• Recreational functions
• Time management functions
• Voice-controlled home appliance operation
• Monitoring functions (well-being status, emergency assistance requests, activity levels, etc.)
[Communication Features]
・Equipped with high-performance voice recognition technology
→ Capable of recognizing speech even from those who speak unclearly or softly
・Constant voice recognition
→ Can be used easily at any time without the need for button operations
・Real-time responses
→ Enjoy natural conversation
[Time Management Features]
・Chapit manages daily schedules
→ Helps improve daily routines

Product Features

・Equipped with convenient features to support daily life
The Time Support and Monitoring functions assist seniors in their daily lives, while sharing information collected via the robot helps improve the quality of
care.

・Equipped with high-performance voice recognition technology
It can recognize speech even from people who speak unclearly or in a soft voice.

・Built-in voice recognition
Since there is no need to send voice data to a cloud server, privacy is protected.

・Compact, lightweight, and battery-powered
Easy to carry when going out.

Technical Features

To address the needs of care facilities and other institutions regarding the current Chapit model, this study aims to improve its speech recognition performance. This will enable speech recognition even for individuals who speak unclearly or have a soft voice, allowing older adults to converse easily with the robot.

Name of the robotic care device	"Chapit," a communication robot for caregiving
Company Name	Laitron Co.,Ltd. http://www.raytron.co.jp
Key Focus Area	Communication
Target Users	Elderly individuals without speech impairments (including those with mild dementia)
Intended Usage Environment	Indoors
Release Date	FY2019
Inquiry Phone Number	06-6125-0500