Report looks at Japanese mobile robotics

An Electronics Enabled Products KTN product story

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Nov 1, 2006

The latest advances and opportunities in mobile robot technology in Japan are outlined in a new report available from the Electronics Enabled Products Knowledge Transfer Network.

The latest advances and opportunities in mobile robot technology in Japan are outlined in a new report available from the Electronics Enabled Products Knowledge Transfer Network.

The free report, available for download from the organisation's website, focuses on the main areas of development in the field including: porter robots to provide care for the elderly and disabled; entertainment robots; service robots; and safety, security and rescue robots.

Compiled by DTI International Technology Promoter Phillip White, based on observations from recent visits to Japan, the report gives UK companies access to the latest knowledge and advances.

It covers development trends and drivers for robotics in Japan including the work being carried by Sony Intelligence Dynamics Laboratories in humanoid robots.

Dr Kathryn Walsh, Director Electronics Enabled Products Knowledge Transfer Network, commented: "Japan is at the forefront of robotics R and D with prototypes aimed at practical use in 2020 already being demonstrated at exhibitions in a number of fields".

"This report allows UK companies to understand the developments in Japan".