Speaking with a Pilot from Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN
We have discussed Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN on Accessible Japan before, and the incredible work it is doing to promote a society where every member…
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Nihonbashi, Inclusion and Technology
By: Justin Schroth Most of us living with a disability know one thing that can reshape our world, Technology. The most obvious may be wheelchairs,…
Engineering Employment: Robots and Remote Work for Persons with Disabilities at a Japanese Cafe
By Mark Bookman On November 26, the Nippon Foundation, together with Ory Laboratory and ANA Holdings, opened a café where customers could be served coffee…
Innovation and Isolation at Tokyo’s Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition
By Mark Bookman On Thursday, October 11th, 2018 I had the opportunity to visit the 45th International Home Care and Rehabilitation Exhibition (HCR) at Tokyo…
The new Gundam statue in Tokyo is Accessible …mostly
For fans of giant robots and anime, you will be glad to know that the new Gundam statue at Odaiba is wheelchair accessible… mostly. The…
Senior Helpers Leading the Way for an Aging Japanese Population
By Sally Keys Japan has the highest proportion of seniors in the world, which has significantly influenced elderly care in the country. The mantra of respecting…
