Japan Robot Week kicked off Wednesday with a major Tokyo exhibition showcasing new technologies for everything from communications and remote video monitoring to disaster response.
Nursing is a prominent theme, with a special display area for products designed to facilitate care for the elderly or infirm.
The nursing space was arranged by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to give manufacturers a boost as Japan grapples with the aging population.
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