As expectations for the use of robots that can work while avoiding contact with humans are increasing even in the case of coronavirus, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is setting an environment for practical use in a wider range of sites, such as robots moving on elevators. We have established a policy to support maintenance.
Robots that move automatically or by remote control are expected to be used because they can work while avoiding contact with humans as the infection of the new corona spreads, in addition to the serious labor shortage.
However, in order for companies to actually introduce it, it is necessary not only to improve the performance of the robot itself for complicated work, but also to prepare an environment where the robot can be used, such as reviewing product display methods and business processes. ..
For this reason, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to support such environmental improvement and support the introduction of robots.
Specifically, we will support the development of bento containers and production lines that make it easy for robots to serve delicatessen items, as well as research and development for robots to communicate with elevators so that they can move around the building on the elevator. ..
It also means supporting the construction of a system that can grasp the position of the robot.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has a policy of including 1.87 billion yen in the budget request for the next fiscal year, which is about three times as much as this year, as the cost required for such efforts, and wants to accelerate the practical application of robots whose research and development is progressing. is.