Japan plans to prepare safety rules soon for robot nurses, which are expected to serve humans within five years in the fast-greying society, a government official said Wednesday.
"We hope that the Japanese robotics industry will continue to be the industry leader by preparing necessary guidelines for service robots," said ministry of trade and industry official Motoki Korenaga.
Scientists Develop Robots That Take Care of Elderly
Older people would no more be dependant on families for elderly care, as scientists have developed a robotic assistant that can dial 911 in case of emergencies.
Older people would no more be dependant on families for elderly care, as scientists have developed a robotic assistant that can dial 911 in case of emergencies.
"As aging of the population is a common problem for developed countries, Japan wants to become an advanced country in the area of addressing the aging society with the use of robots," the official told AFP.
A new body called the Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization will launch a five-year project in April to improve safety standards for next-generation robots, the ministry said.
Robot Nurses Ready For Hospitals 'In Three Years'
Prototype robot nurses could be bustling around hospital wards in as little as three years, according to scientists in Germany who have developed ground-breaking software.
Prototype robot nurses could be bustling around hospital wards in as little as three years, according to scientists in Germany who have developed ground-breaking software.
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Mobile Robots Offer 24/7 Care to Neurosurgical ICU, Stroke Patients
Two nearly 6-foot tall, remote-controlled robots are now on staff at The Methodist Hospital, caring for critically ill patients suffering from stroke or other neurological problems.
Two nearly 6-foot tall, remote-controlled robots are now on staff at The Methodist Hospital, caring for critically ill patients suffering from stroke or other neurological problems.
