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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
JRM Vol.20 No.6 Dec. 2008
- Service Technology for Health and Well-Being
Editor: Mihoko Otake
Assoc. Prof. Dr., The University of Tokyo, Japan (As of Dec. 20, 2008)
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JRM Vol.20 No.6 Dec. 2008
- Editorial:
- Special Issue on Service Technology for Health and Well-Being
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Thanks to the growing awareness that human health is inextricably linked to the health of our planet and environmental change, it is difficult to envisage an integrated scientific approach to sustainable development that does not include human health issues. In parallel with science for health and well-being (SHWB), which is recognized today as a major challenge, the field of service science, management and engineering (SSME) has emerged as a potential solution. How can robotics and mechatronics, both used in SHWB and SSME, contribute to solving human health issues?
This special issue focuses on service technology for health and well-being. It starts with studies on on-demand bus services for alternative transportation systems and home healthcare service for disease prevention based on ICT. Devices and systems then introduced include stand-up support devices, gait rehabilitation, omnidirectional wheelchairs and wheelchair design simulators, musculoskeletal simulators for rehabilitation, force display communication analysis systems, and evaluation method of driver's temporary arousal level. These technologies for health and welfare services are the core of sustainable development.
We thank the authors for their invaluable contributions and the reviewers for their time and effort in making this special issue possible. We also thank the JRM Editorial Board for the opportunity to take part in this work.
- Paper:
- Evaluation of On-Demand Bus Services Applicability to Older Persons
- Hiroyuki Yamato, Kota Tsubouchi, Kazuo Hiekata, Ken Honda, and Chika Sugimoto, pp. 810-817
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- Paper:
- Creation of Validation Field for Preventive Medicine – Kashiwa-no-ha (Oak Leaf) Preventive Medical Project (KPMP)
- Kunihiro Shiina, pp. 818-823
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- Paper:
- Accurate, Easy-to-Use Sphygmomanometer – “Arm-in Memo” Blood-Pressure Meter Developed Based on "Compliance with Measurement"
- Yousuke Asou, pp. 824-827
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF187KB)
- Paper:
- Standing-Up Motion Support Device by Using Elbow Support Face to Adapt to Human Physical and Motion Characteristics
- Takuro Hatsukari, Norihisa Miyase, Jun'ichi Higuchi, Yasuhisa Hirata, and Kazuhiro Kosuge, pp. 828-835
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF762KB)
- Paper:
- Development of a Gait Rehabilitation System With a Spherical Immersive Projection Display
- Hiroaki Yano, Takayuki Masuda, Yosuke Nakajima, Naoki Tanaka, Shintaro Tamefusa, Hideyuki Saitou, and Hiroo Iwata, pp. 836-845
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF495KB)
- Paper:
- A 4WD Omnidirectional Wheelchair with Enhanced Step Climbing Capability
- Masayoshi Wada, pp. 846-853
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF638KB)
- Paper:
- Simulator for Optimal Wheelchair Design
- Makoto Sasaki, Takumi Kimura, Kiyomi Matsuo, Goro Obinata, Takehiro Iwami, Kazuto Miyawaki, and Kazuo Kiguchi, pp. 854-862
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF714KB)
- Paper:
- Muscle Strength Estimation Using Musculo-Skeletal Model for Upper Limb Rehabilitation
- Tatsuya Okada, Takashi Imamura, Takanori Miyoshi, Kazuhiko Terashima, Yoshifumi Yasuda, and Takuo Suzuki, pp. 863-871
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- Paper:
- Development of a Virtual Arm Wrestling System for Force Display Communication Analysis
- Takashi Yamada and Tomio Watanabe, pp. 872-879
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- Paper:
- Evaluation of Driver's Temporary Arousal Level by Changes of Nasal Skin Temperature – Effect of Basic Arousal Level
- Hirotoshi Asano, Tota Mizuno, and Hideto Ide, pp. 880-886
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF300KB)
- Paper:
- Mechanical Design and Basic Run Experiments with the Tri-StarIII – Horizontal Polyarticular Expandable 3-Wheeled Planetary Rover –
- Kenjiro Tadakuma, Masatsugu Matsumoto, and Shigeo Hirose, pp. 887-895
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF2839KB)
- Paper:
- Simulation of a Pneumatic Hand Crane Power-Assist System
- Tatsuya Doi, Hironao Yamada, Toshihisa Ikemoto, and Hiroshi Naratani, pp. 896-902
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF482KB)
- Paper:
- Fault Diagnosis and Fault-Tolerant Control of a Joystick-Controlled Wheelchair
- Masafumi Hashimoto, Yuuki Nakamura, and Kazuhiko Takahashi, pp. 903-911
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF392KB)
- Paper:
- Adaptive Gait for a Leg-Wheel Robot Traversing Rough Terrain (Second Report: Step-Up Gait)
- Shuro Nakajima and Eiji Nakano, pp. 912-919
- Abstract | Preview | Full Text (PDF543KB)
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