Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED)
Government Agencies, Research Institutions, etc.
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
- National Research and Development Agency, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Robotics-Related Websites
- Needs-Seeds Matching Support Program
This program provides support for matching the challenges (needs) faced by long-term care facilities nationwide with the products and core technologies held by development companies. - OpenRTM-aist
OpenRTM-aist is a software platform designed to facilitate the development of robot systems.
Robot Safety Testing Center: A service provided by the Japan Automobile Research Institute (a general incorporated foundation) that
conducts remote safety testing of robotic devices (formerly known as the Life Support Robot Safety Verification Center).- CARISO (Long-Term Care Startup Support Program)
CARISO (Long-Term Care Startup Support Program) is a program that supports startups, academic institutions, and individuals aiming to bring care technology to market.
Websites Related to Care and Welfare Equipment
Japan Assistive Products Evaluation Center (JASPEC) (General Incorporated Association) The Japan Assistive Products Evaluation Center (JASPEC) is an organization that tests and evaluates the engineering safety of assistive products.
Japan Association of Assistive and Daily Living Aids (JASPA) (General Incorporated Association) The Japan Association of Assistive and Daily Living Aids (JASPA) is an organization dedicated to advancing the field of assistive and daily living aids, primarily through initiatives related to the evaluation, standardization, and safety improvement of such products.- TechnoAid Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
The TechnoAid Association is an organization that promotes research and development related to assistive devices, collects and provides information on assistive devices, and conducts clinical evaluations of such devices. It also operates the Assistive Device Information System (TAIS), which systematizes information on assistive devices.
(General Incorporated Association) National Federation of Long-Term Care Providers: The National Federation of Long-Term Care Providers is an organization that works to support the realization of a sustainable long-term care insurance system by fostering collaboration with the medical community and offering policy recommendations and disseminating information from the perspective of those working on the front lines of long-term care.
Japan Association of Assistive Device Suppliers (General Incorporated Association) The Japan Association of Assistive Device Suppliers is an organization for assistive device suppliers that conducts research and surveys on assistive devices, provides training for members, and promotes the use of assistive devices.
Japan Association of Occupational Therapists (General Incorporated Association) The Japan Association of Occupational Therapists is an organization that provides training for occupational therapists and disseminates information related to occupational therapy.
Other Related Links
- Japan Automobile Research Institute (JARI) (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
- National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan Occupational Safety and Health Agency
- Japan Robot Industry Association (JARA) (General Incorporated Association)
- Japan Quality Assurance Organization (JQA) (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)