About AMED's robot nursing care project


This section provides an overview of the robot nursing care project, which is a joint project between the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Robot care equipment list

We have compiled information related to what robot care devices are, the specific types of devices available, and other relevant details about robot-assisted caregiving equipment.


This section introduces how robot care devices are defined. It also covers the key areas of robot care devices as defined by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

Here, we list the development devices and systems that have received support from AMED and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, categorized by key focus areas.

Details about AMED's initiatives are provided here.

This section introduces the subsidy programs available from prefectures for the introduction of care robots.

For Developers

We provide information that is useful for the development of robot care devices.


This section includes guidance materials that are useful for the development of robot care devices.

Information about grant programs related to the development of robot care devices is introduced here.

This page provides information about partnership meetings composed of related organizations involved in the development of robot care devices.

Care managers and welfare equipment counselors

This section covers key points and case studies related to the introduction of robot care devices in facilities.


We introduce the current state of robot introduction in caregiving settings, preparations for implementation, examples, and their effects.

Videos showcasing case studies of care robot implementations are provided here.

As examples of actual care settings that have introduced robot care devices, we have partially published archives of seminars held in the past.

This article features interviews with care managers who are actively utilizing robot care devices in their facilities, providing insights from the caregiving field.

Relevant information/Links

In this project, we regularly invite experts and developers to give lectures and hold seminars/events related to robot care devices. Information on upcoming seminars, registration, and past seminars is provided here.


We provide information on the schedules of upcoming seminars/events and how to register for participation.

Archives of past seminars/events are available here.

Consulting Service

This section includes useful information related to robot care devices, such as link collections, columns, and interview articles.


A collection of links to pages containing information related to robot care devices.

Links to pages for searching distributors and sales providers of robot care devices are provided here.

We publish columns and interview articles featuring prominent individuals and experts related to robot care devices.

Member Page

We accept all consultations related to the robot care device industry, including development, commercialization, and implementation. This includes "consultations from developers with specialized expertise in development and commercialization of robot care devices" and "consultations from users regarding the actual utilization of robot care devices in caregiving settings," among others. We respond by considering the correct understanding and safe operation of robot care devices.