Transfer aids (wearable)
| Name of Applicant | Name of Research and Development Plan |
|---|---|
| Kikuchi Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Commercialization Plan for a Muscle Suit for Nursing Care |
| CYBERDYNE Co., Ltd. | Research and Development of the HAL Robot Suit for Transfer Assistance |
Transfer aids (non-wearable)
| Name of Applicant | Name of R&D Project |
|---|---|
| Fuji Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Development of a Support Robot for Transfer Assistance |
| Muscle Co., Ltd. | Development Project for the Non-Wearable Transfer Assistance Robot "Helper SASUKE" |
| Yaskawa Electric Corporation | Development of Transfer Assistance Devices Utilizing Mechatronics Technology |
| Panasonic Production Engineering Co., Ltd. | Development and Demonstration of a Bed-Exit Assist Bed |
Bowel management devices
| Name of Applicant | Name of Research and Development Project |
|---|---|
| TOTO Ltd. | Development of a Portable Flush Toilet for Residential Use |
| Aron Kasei Co., Ltd. | Development of a Vacuum-Drainage Portable Toilet System with Excretion Assistance |
| Sekisui Home Techno Co., Ltd. | Development of the "wells" Adjustable Portable Flush Toilet |
| Nippon Safety Co., Ltd. | Automatic Wrap-Type Waste Disposal System |
| Okada Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | Development of a Robotic Portable Toilet with a Post-Flush Wiping Function |
| Muscle Co., Ltd. | Development Project for the "Robo Helper LOVE-S" Automatic Waste Disposal System |
| Person Life Co., Ltd. | Technology Development to Improve Comfort and Convenience for the Promotion of Automatic Waste Disposal Systems |
Mobility aids (indoor use)
| Name of Applicant | Name of Research and Development Project |
|---|---|
| YMP Mundus Co., Ltd. | Development of Assistive Mobility Devices |
| Mitsuba Co., Ltd. | Development of a Walker with Electric Stand-Up Assistance Function |
| Yaskawa Electric Corporation | Development of mobility assist devices utilizing mechatronics technology |
| Morito Co., Ltd. | Development of mobility assistance robots (indoor type) |
| RT. Works Co., Ltd. | Indoor robot walker that enables intuitive operation and natural standing and walking assistance |
| Sanyo Homes Co., Ltd. | Development Project for "Companion Robots" Supporting Indoor Mobility and Daily Living |
Bathing assistance devices
| Name of Applicant | Name of R&D Project |
|---|---|
| Hirex Corporation | Development of Bathing Assistance Equipment |
| TOTO Ltd. | Development of Bathtub-Mounted Bathing Assistance Equipment |
| Sekisui Home Techno Co., Ltd. | Development of Wells adjustable bathing assistance equipment |
<FY2015>
Eight projects were selected on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, under the Program to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Care Equipment. For projects continuing from FY2014, 21 projects had already been selected, bringing the total number of selected organizations for FY2015 to 29. For details, please refer to the following document from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED):
FY2015 Selections:List of Newly Selected Organizations
<FY2014>
On May 28, 2014 (Wednesday), 31 projects were selected under the Program to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Care Equipment. For projects continuing from FY2013, 20 projects had already been selected, bringing the total number of selected organizations for FY2014 to 51. For details, please refer to the following materials released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI):
FY2014 Selections:METI Announcement
–List of Newly Selected Organizations
–List of Continuing Organizations
<Fiscal Year 2013>
Regarding the Project to Promote the Development and Introduction of Robotic Care Equipment, 24 projects were selected as part of the first round of selections on May 28, 2013; 9 projects were selected as part of the second round of selections (early selection) on July 31, 2013; and 15 projects were selected as part of the second round of selections (regular selection) on August 13, 2013.
For details, please refer to the following documents released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
First Round of Selection: METI Announcement – List of Selected Projects
Second Round of Selection (Early Selection): METI Announcement–List of Selected Projects
Second Round of Selection (Regular Selection): METI Announcement–List of Selected Projects