Development of a Transfer Supporting Equipment

Abstract

We have developed a Transfer Supporting Equipment mounted with Power-Assist function. In this paper, we presents a general view of this equipment and results of field tests which held at facility of aged-people. The Transfer Supporting Equipment lifts the sick and disabled from beds, and transports them to the bathroom, toilet or elsewhere. This equipment not only takes the load off nurses, but restores the mobility of the aged and disabled people. It's superb nursing capability will become invaluable to our aged society in Japan. In those tests, we got good evaluation about operability and transfer characteristics. This study was achieved under a joint commission from the Elderly Service Providers Association.