Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute
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Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute
A public testing and research institution established by the TMG with the purpose of contributing to improving the lives of Tokyo residents and working to promote industry within Tokyo using technical support for Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). It carries out research and development as well as technical support to solve the issues of SMEs may face. It also carries out experiments on request, provides equipment and facilities, and holds seminars. In recent years the institute has focused on promoting digital transformation (DX) by making use of its knowledge.
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The walking assistance robotic wear, “curara,” was developed jointly with AssistMotion, a venture company from Shinshu University.
They have developed a robot that can be worn like clothing in order to achieve a society where everyone can freely walk using their own feet.
The “curara" service and an image of a future where as many people as possible can use it on a daily basis are presented at the exhibition venue. There are also events that allow visitors to experience the actual device.