An Introduction to the Development of Transfer Assistive Robots in Japan.

Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
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Abstract

This paper briefly introduces the development of transfer assistive robots in terms of development support. In addition, some products that have been developed are reviewed. Our study reveals there are two development styles with completely opposite directions, namely: complex to simple; and simple to complex.

Authors

  • Isamu Kajitani
    Robot Innovation Research Center (RIRC), National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).
  • Yujin Wakita
    Service Robotics Research Group, Intelligent Systems Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ibaraki, Japan.