Revision of "Key Areas for the Use of Robotics in Long-Term Care"
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have revised the "Priority Areas for the Use of Robotics in Long-Term Care" to promote the independence of the elderly and others through the use of robotics. This revision adds one new area comprising five items. (Announced on October 12)
Additional areas and items (abbreviated)
・Mobility assistance (wearable devices)
・Toileting assistance (prediction)
・Toileting assistance (movement)
・Communication assistance
・Support for long-term care tasks
- For more details, please refer to the "News Releases" section on the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website.