The project, "Expansion of fundamental technologies and development of rules promoting social implementation to expand HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics," includes two subprojects with associated R&D themes, as well as initiatives promoted outside of the SIP budget for the expansion of the field of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics.
In consideration of the development of fundamental technologies and social implementation technologies for robotics, two subprojects have been set up: Subproject 1, "Development of Fundamental Technologies for HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics, focusing on the Integrated Technologies of Humans, AI Robots, and Information Systems," and Subproject 2, "Development of Social Implementation Technologies for HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics, focusing on the Integrated Technologies of Humans, AI Robots, and Information Systems."
Focusing on the development of fundamental technologies in the area of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics, Subproject 1 has five R&D themes: "Development of base technologies to systemize the HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics of humans, AI robots and information systems," "Development of fundamental technologies for human and environmental recognition of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics," "Development of fundamental technologies for mobility system of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics," "Research and development of HCPS component technologies in Human-Collaborative Robotics," and "Development of fundamental technologies for smartphone applications and data integration in HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics."
In order to develop social implementation technologies in the area of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics, Subproject 2 has three R&D themes: "Development of Social Implementation Technologies for HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics Aimed at Solving Social Issues Faced by People Across Generations in a Super-Aged Society," "Development of Social Implementation Technologies for Human-Collaborative Robotics in Homes and Buildings," and "Development of Social Implementation Technologies for Smooth Introduction, Utilization, and Maintenance Service of Human-Collaborative Robotics in Living Spaces."
As initiatives in collaboration with SIPs other than "SIP Initiatives", outside of the subprojects, the following initiatives have been set up: improvement of the environment for HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics (e.g., formation of rules to promote introduction), surveys, scenario building, symposiums, etc. to improve social acceptance, new industry partnership activities (symposiums, conferences, etc.), collaboration with educational institutions, associations and companies (human resource development institutions, educational certification systems), practical on-the-job training, etc.
While Japan is in the top class of integrated and composite technologies for humans, AI robots, and information systems, the development of fundamental technologies will be promoted by integrally linking them with Subproject 2.
Theme
| ①Development of base technologies to systemize the HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics of humans, AI robots and information systems |
- Technology for autonomous mobile robots that automatically transport people and goods, with advanced functionality such as automatic map generation based on environmental recognition
- Hand / arm robot technology designed for use in residences
- Technology for acquiring human information such as movements and vitals
- Robotics technology to improve mental and physical independence
- Cybernic master-remote technology (including the construction of cybernics space)
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| ②Development of fundamental technologies for human and environmental recognition of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics |
- Cognitive technology for information about people (including their physical condition), walls, corridors, doors, tables, chairs, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc., in living spaces, including inside housing complexes and other residential buildings
- Development of units/modules that can be mounted on robotic systems
- Establishment of standardized interfaces/protocols that can interact with the core of this program, the technology of fusion of "human" + "cyber-physical space" (HCPS)
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| ③Development of fundamental technologies for human and environmental recognition of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics |
- Building a mobile base where people and goods can be safely transported in appropriate sizes
- Establishment of standardized interfaces/protocols that can interact with the core of this program, the technology of fusion of "human" + "cyber-physical space" (HCPS)
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| ④Research and development of HCPS component technologies in Human-Collaborative Robotics |
- Development of safe, high-performance batteries
- Development of safety technologies and regulations required for social implementation
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| ⑤Development of fundamental technologies for smartphone applications and data integration in HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics |
- Development of application with interfaces that promote active and continuous use through the introduction of entertainment methods, etc.
- Establishment of a platform for multimodal data coordination involving humans, environments, robots, etc., within the "Human" + "Cyber-Physical Space" (HCPS)
- Data coordination must be integrated with all other themes and aim to achieve meaningful outcomes for mission accomplishment
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Aiming to enhance the independence and freedom of people across generations in a super-aged society and to create a safe and secure society capable of resolving various issues in daily life (including workplaces), we will promote the development of technologies for social implementation and the establishment of rules to promote their introduction, in conjunction with Subproject 1, for use cases in living spaces through cybernics spaces that integrate humans, AI robots, and information systems. Our goal is then to contribute to the extension of disposable time, countermeasures against the decline in the working population, improvement of QoL/ADL, well-being of the elderly and disabled, and support for evacuation during disasters.
Theme
| ⑥Development of social implementation technologies for HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics to solve social issues faced by humans across generations in a super-aged society |
- System research and development that includes the integration of various fundamental technologies to apply HCPS Human-Cooperative Robotics to different living spaces such as homes, facilities, and workplaces
- Research and development of HCPS integrated master remote control technology (cybernic master-remote technology) integrated with human information (physiological, physical, behavioral cognition, psychological, etc.)
- Research and development of technologies for acquiring and utilizing human information and life space information on the premise of non-invasiveness
- Linkage with other related technologies of this subproject that enhance the independence and freedom of the elderly and vulnerable road users
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| ⑦Development of social implementation technologies for HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics for houses, buildings and any human living spaces |
- Planning and development of homes, buildings, facilities, etc., where equipment in living spaces (including workplaces) can be linked with robotics at a useful level
- Development of business models that establish sustainable and evolutionary economic cycles with use cases in mind
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| ⑧Development of social implementation technologies for smooth introduction, utilization, and maintenance services of HCPS Human-Collaborative Robotics in living spaces |
- Development of use cases based on the analysis of relevant industries
- Development and deployment of systematic operational procedures (programs) to ensure the smooth introduction, utilization, and maintenance of each use case
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