Notice of Results Presentation Meeting for the Robot Care Equipment Development and Introduction Promotion Project
- Purpose of the Meeting: This meeting will report on the progress of the Robot Care Equipment Development and Introduction Promotion Project, as well as the robot care equipment that development grant recipients have developed or are currently developing under this project.
- Organizers: Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Date and Time: Friday, October 28, 2016, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Final day of HOSPEX Japan)
- Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Conference Building, 6th Floor, Room 608
- Access: Tokyo Big Sight website
- Capacity: 100 people (free, advance registration required)
- Registration & Inquiries:
- Application deadline: Registration is now closed as all seats have been filled.
- Email: jp_robot-care@pwc.com (Please replace (at) with @.)
- Phone: 03-3434-2919
- Program: Download Version (Revised version uploaded October 7)
| 10:00–10:15 |
Policies on Robot Care Equipment in Japan Tomoki Ishida (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) Overview: Against the backdrop of Japan being the world leader in robot utilization in the industrial sector while also being a pioneer nation facing challenges where robot adoption is expected to address issues like the declining working-age population, the government compiled the "New Robotics Strategy" in February 2015. This paper outlines the policy background for robot care in the "Care and Medical" field. |
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| 10:15~10:30 |
Project to Promote Development and Introduction of Robot Care Devices Tatsuya Kimijima (AMED) Overview: AMED conducts development subsidy projects for robot care devices within the "Priority Areas for Robot Technology in Care" defined by METI and MHLW. It also establishes essential demonstration test guidelines and conducts standardization research for practical implementation, along with standard formulation and evaluation projects to widely disseminate these outcomes. This presentation briefly reports on the project overview and progress to date. |
| 10:30~10:55 |
Report on the "Robotic Care Device Development and Introduction Promotion Project" that Benefits "People" and Contributes to Improving "Care Quality" Yayoi Okawa (Robotics Innovation Research Center, AIST) Overview: The "Robotic Care Device Development and Introduction Promotion Project" established the following basic principles for developing practical robotic care devices: 1) View the purpose and effects of robotic care devices in terms of their impact on "people"; 2)Positioning robotic care devices as physical care tools for implementing "improved care" (not merely as supplementary tools compensating for limitations). This presentation outlines key findings to date in realizing these principles. |
| 10:55~15:50 | Robotic Care Device Developers: Introduction of Development Devices |
| 10:55~11:25 |
① Utilization of HAL Care Support (Waist Type) in Care Settings Megumi Kozasa (CYBERDYNE Inc.) Overview: Product introduction of HAL Care Support (Waist Type), the role of care support robots in a super-aged society, and introduction of application scenarios for HAL Care Support (Waist Type) |
| 11:30~12:00 |
② Robotic Care Device for Transfer Without Lifting: "Rishone" Bed Exit Assist System Hideo Kawakami (Panasonic Age-Free Co., Ltd.) Overview: Panasonic began its care business in 1998, before the implementation of the Long-Term Care Insurance System. Now in its 18th year, the company handles a wide range of care services, including facility operation, rental services, and the development of care equipment and facilities, serving both home-based and facility-based care. In care equipment, we actively utilize cutting-edge technologies like robotics and ICT, promoting development that benefits both caregivers and care recipients. The "Rishone" Bed Exit Assist Device is one result of these efforts—a new-concept robotic care device that applies robotics technology, integrating an electric care bed with a wheelchair. This presentation will introduce the "Rishone" concept and the development-to-commercialization process. |
| 12:05~13:00 |
Break |
| 13:00~13:30 |
③ Introduction to Robot-Assisted Walkers Hitoshi Fujii (RT. Works Co., Ltd.) Overview Introduction of the Robot-Assisted Walkers RT.1/RT.2 and an indoor mobility support device (under development) |
| 13:35~14:05 |
④ Toilet Support Robot "Curette" Toru Kusama (Aron Chemical Co., Ltd.) Overview: Development concept of Curette, features of Curette, examples and results of Curette usage |
| 14:10~14:40 |
⑤ Effects and Challenges of Care Robots (Monitoring Systems) Toru Yasukawa (Noritsu Precision Co., Ltd.) Overview: Reports on the effects and challenges of care robots, born as solutions for an aging society, using examples from verification tests and actual operations. Based on this, proposes the role and dissemination of care robots. |
| 14:45~15:15 |
⑥ Electric Lift Saddle-Equipped Walker Shinichi Hagiwara (Mitsuba Corporation) Overview: "This walker incorporates an electric function to assist with standing up and sitting down. It reduces the risk of falls for users who previously stood up independently and alleviates the physical burden on caregivers who assisted with standing.We will also report on a rollator designed to promote independence among care recipients by making the device easy to use. |
| 15:20~15:50 |
⑦ Bathroom Monitoring Sensor Yasuki Kitada (Asahi Kogaku Electric Co., Ltd.) Overview: Introduction and development overview of the bathroom monitoring sensor. |
| 15:55~16:20 |
Report on the Results of the Standard Formulation and Evaluation Project Hirohisa Hirukawa (Robot Innovation Research Center, AIST) Overview: This presentation reports on the results of the standard formulation and evaluation project conducted as part of the Robot Care Equipment Development and Introduction Promotion Project. Specifically, it reports on the progress made regarding the safety, effectiveness, performance, verification testing methods, and standardization of robot care equipment. |