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Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics

ISSN : 0915-3942(Print) / 1883-8049(Online)
Editor-in-Chief :Tatsuo Arai(Osaka University)
Deputy Editor-in-Chief :Kazuhiro Kosuge (Tohoku University), Kazunori Umeda (Chuo University)
Technically Co-sponsored by Robotics and Mechatronics Division of Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers

Vol.19 No.5 | Vol.20 No.1

JRM Vol.19 No.6 Dec. 2007

Special Issue on Robotics for Gerontechnology: Editor : Yasuhisa Hasegawa; Assoc. Prof. Dr., University of Tsukuba, Japan (As of Dec. 20, 2007)

JRM Vol.19 No.6 Dec. 2007

Editorial :

Special Issue on Robotics for Gerontechnology

Yasuhisa Hasegawa, pp. 603-603

Gerontechnology, an interdisciplinary field combining gerontology and technology, deals with the QoL (Quality of Life) and technological environments in an aging society. This new technology is closely related to assistive technology for compensation, assistance, and care support and to universal design ensuring that products provide a comfortable and safe living environment for people of the widely ranging age. Assistive robotics also contributes to independent living and social participation by people of all ages and all capabilities based on physical and information support. Robots provide solutions that reduce the cost of care in later life and that sustain an aging society by extending the working age in society, consequently. This special issue focuses on robotics contributing to gerontechnology, presenting 14 papers and one note on the latest achievements in this exiting research area. Five papers propose assistive technologies for human motion. One presents a home robot system for setting and clearing the table. Four propose monitoring of activities of daily living (ADL). Two introduce caring systems for people with dementia based on robot therapy and a cooperative game. Two present requisite technologies for gerontechnology, i.e., motion analysis for motion synthesis, and aging effect of hand pointing action. The final article introduces reminiscence therapy using photographs and a PC for people with dementia.

I thank the authors for their invaluable contributions and the reviewers for their time and effort in making this special issue possible. I also thank the JRM Editorial Board for the opportunity to take part in this work.

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Paper:: Rehabilitation Walker with Standing-Assistance Device; Daisuke Chugo, Wataru Matsuoka, Songmin Jia, and Kunikatsu Takase, pp. 604-611; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF609KB)
Paper:: Portable Pneumatic Actuator System Using MH Alloys, Employed as Assistive Devices; Mitsuru Sato, Shuichi Ino, Naoki Yoshida, Takashi Izumi, and Tohru Ifukube, pp. 612-618; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF361KB)
Paper:: Wearable Power Assist Device for Standing Up Motion Using Pneumatic Rubber Artificial Muscles; Toshiro Noritsugu, Daisuke Sasaki, Masafumi Kameda, Atsushi Fukunaga, and Masahiro Takaiwa, pp. 619-628; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF1168KB)
Paper:: A Case Study Approach: Walking Assist Scheme Exploiting Somatic Reflex of a Leg-Paralysis Patient; Kojiro Matsushita, Akihiro Yamakawa, Hiroshi Yokoi, and Tamio Arai, pp. 629-636; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF753KB)
Paper:: Evaluation and Development of Assistive Cart for Matching to User Walking; Kazuto Miyawaki, Takehiro Iwami, Yuuji Ogasawara, Goro Obinata, and Yoichi Shimada, pp. 637-645; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF909KB)

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Paper:: Development of a Mobile Home Robot System Based on RECS Concept and its Application to Setting and Clearing the Table; Seiji Aoyagi, Takahiro Yamaguchi, Kazuo Tsunemine, Hiroshi Kinomoto, and Masaharu Takano, pp. 646-655; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF834KB)
Paper:: Evaluation of a Wearable Sensor System Monitoring Posture Changes and Activities for Use in Rehabilitation; Kosuke Motoi, Shinobu Tanaka, Yutaka Kuwae, Tadahiko Yuji, Yuji Higashi, Toshiro Fujimoto, and Ken-ichi Yamakoshi, pp. 656-666; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF799KB)
Paper:: An Ultrasonic 3D Tag System for Evidence-Based Nursing Care Support; Toshio Hori, and Yoshifumi Nishida,, pp. 667-675; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF1314KB)
Paper:: Safety Confirmation System Using Mat-Sensor and Power Line Communications for Elderly Person; Kanya Tanaka, Kazuo Haruyama, and Yo Yamada, pp. 676-682; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF2067KB)
Paper:: Development of a Television-Use Telemonitoring System for Elderly Daycare-Recipients Living Alone; Kazuki Nakajima, Akinori Kamiya, Hiroyuki Matsui, Daisuke Oikawa, Kentaro Fujita, Yuji Higashi, Toshiyo Tamura, Toshiro Fujimoto, and Kazuo Sasaki, pp. 683-690; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF518KB)

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Paper:: Robot Therapy for Prevention of Dementia at Home – Results of Preliminary Experiment; Kazuyoshi Wada, Takanori Shibata, Takashi Asada, and Toshimitsu Musha, pp. 691-697; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF310KB)
Paper:: VR Applied Asobi-Litation System for Dementia Elderly in Group Homes; Mieko Ohsuga, Yumiko Inoue, Wataru Hashimoto, and Fumitaka Nakaizumi, pp. 698-704; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF361KB)
Paper:: Motion Analysis by Independent Component Analysis with Phase Difference Information Among Joints; Kiyoshi Hoshino and Tomoko Sato, pp. 705-714; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF365KB)
Paper:: A Study of Human Pointing Features on Touch-Screens – Age Effect, Difference by Gender, and Difference in Direction –; Masanobu Komazaki and Masanori Idesawa, pp. 715-723; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF385KB)
Paper:: Reminiscence – A Comparison of Conventional Therapeutic and Computer-Based Interactive Methods; Toshiyo Tamura, Mariko Ohsumi, Daisuke Oikawa, Yuji Higashi, Toshiro Fujimoto, Takatoshi Suenaga, and Noriaki Kuwahara,, pp. 724-727; Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF104KB)
Note:: Reminiscence – A Comparison of Conventional Therapeutic and Computer-Based Interactive Methods; Toshiyo Tamura, Mariko Ohsumi, Daisuke Oikawa, Yuji Higashi, Toshiro Fujimoto, Takatoshi Suenaga, and Noriaki Kuwahara,, pp. 724-727; Abstract

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