Research and Development of Communication
Robots to Maintain and Improve Activities of Daily Living in the Elderly

Care-focused Communication Robot

【Main Features】
■Recreation Functions
・Exercises
・Senior Yoga
・Quizzes
■Communication Functions
・One-on-one conversation using facial recognition

Product Features

By integrating the cloud-based conversational AI engine "Hitomean"* with SoftBank Robotics' compact bipedal robot "NAO"*, it provides elderly individuals with a communication partner distinct from caregivers, featuring the following characteristics:
・An endearing appearance and interactive communication including listening, speaking, and touch
・Complex movements such as calisthenics and dance
・Utilization of communication records, including dialogue content between the elderly and the robot

*"Hitomean" is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. in Japan.
*This development utilizes SoftBank Robotics' NAO and is conducted independently by our company.

Technical Features

Not only does it provide recreational activities, but it also enables caregivers to access communication records collected through its dialogue function on the tablet used to operate the robot, allowing them to utilize this information for individualized care for the elderly.

Name of Robot Care Device	Communication Robot for the Elderly (Tentative)
Company Name	Mitsubishi Research Institute DCS Co., Ltd. https://www.dcs.co.jp/
Key Focus Area	Monitoring and Communication
Intended Users	Caregivers and Care Recipients
Intended Use Environment	Care facilities, community gathering places (dementia cafes, community centers, etc.)
Release Date	2021 Fiscal Year Target
Inquiry Department	Technology Strategy Department
Inquiry Phone Number	03-3458-8348