Robotics – Barrier Free Japan

by Michael Gillan Peckitt July 23, 2020 0

Amid COVID-19 crisis, Japanese fast food chain Mos Burger to trial robot that can be remote controlled by disabled people

Hoping to reduce human contact, operator of Mos Burger shops, Mos Food Services Inc. introduced a robot that can take orders. The company unveiled to the press on Tuesday what customer service can look like with an OriHime robot that can be remotely controlled by people with disabilities who have difficulty leaving their homes. Mos Food Services expects the robot will not only help reduce human contact amid the coronavirus, but also help solve labor shortages.

by Michael Gillan Peckitt November 2, 2019 0

Disability Japan Robotics

Japanese writer Hirotada Ototake embarks on new challenge with robot legs with his new book ‘Extremity’

“Hirotada Ototake, a Japanese writer born without arms and legs who is best known for his 1998 memoir “No One’s Perfect,” has embarked on a project to develop electrically operated “robot” legs that will enable him and others like him to walk.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt October 18, 2019 1

ANA Disability Japan Robotics Travel

ANA avatar robots, flying cars buzz at Japan high-tech show

“”We want people who cannot take planes for reasons such as illness, physical disability as well as economic and political circumstances, to overcome challenges and travel…enabling such people to connect with others around the world means the same as having them take our flights.”

by Michael Gillan Peckitt March 17, 2019 0

Disability Japan Paralympics Robotics Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020 organizers unveil assist robots to aid wheelchair users

“The robots, created with Japanese technology, are expected to assist spectators in such ways as guiding people to their seats at stadiums, bringing food and drinks to those in wheelchairs, providing event information and helping carry things.”