Definition of priority areas
(items for development)

Wearable mobility aids

A wearable type mobility aid device using a robot technology that supports the elderly’s going out, etc. and prevents falls and walking, etc.

Definitions

  • Allows detection of actions, etc. that lead to falls of a user who can walk independently, thereby preventing falls through notifications to the user. Alternatively, provides support for user’s standing/sitting, and walking who can lead an independent life.
  • Allows detection of actions, etc. that lead to falls of a user who can walk independently, thereby preventing falls through notifications to the user. Alternatively, provides support for user’s standing/sitting, and walking who can lead an independent life.
  • Walking auxiliary tool, etc. may be used together.
Wearable mobility aids
Product / Projects Adopted Company name Status
CYBERDYNE, INC.
Auxiliary project in progress
Development a prototype of powered wear for walking support
Development a prototype of powered wear for walking support
ATOUN Inc.
Auxiliary project in progress
AssistMotion Inc.
Auxiliary project in progress
Wearable mobility aids
Product / Projects Adopted
Development of HAL clothes type for Walking Support
補助事業
実施中
Development of HAL clothes type for Walking Support

Company name

CYBERDYNE, INC.

Development a prototype of powered wear for walking support
補助事業
実施中

Source
Research Basic Plan of the Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Devices for Nursing Care (Development Subsidies ), METI, on October 2017