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"Long-term Care Tech Portal" ​English Version Showcases Japan’s Advanced Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The management office of the long-term care robot portal has released the English version of the "Long-term Care Tech Portal" (https://robotcare.jp/en/home/index?type=pw), a website that provides information on state-of-the-art care and age tech in Japan.

According to a statement, the portal aims to promote the development and use of long-term care technology in nursing care settings, offering a wealth of information on the latest advancements.

The English site has been launched to share Japan’s innovative technologies with international audiences in which they can explore how these technologies are being implemented in Japan’s ageing society. The site is sponsored by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED).

This platform is designed to help everyone involved in long-term care understand how such technology can be safely and effectively used while encouraging further development and utilisation.

It includes details about the introduction of long-term care technology at care sites and the ongoing development of such devices, including the "Project to Promote the Development of Long-term Care Technology" supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and AMED.

The featured content includes a list of cutting-edge long-term care technologies supported by AMED in Japan. Additionally, the portal features videos that demonstrate the actual use of these technologies, with 10 highlighted innovations and their use in the field.

There are also videos and articles of discussions with experts, including developers, researchers, and care providers, who share insights about their efforts, challenges, and visions for the future of long-term care technology, while content will be updated as new information becomes available.

-- BERNAMA