# Elderly-Nursing Robots The Robear Will Help Serve Japan's Aging Population By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robear References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/robear-riken/36219/) & [riken.jp](http://www.riken.jp/en/pr/press/2015/20150223_2/) Robear is an experimental [nursing care robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemmy-ces-2025), designed by Sumitoko Riko COmpany Limited and [RIKEN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helical-diodes), that brings together cutting-edge robotics and thoughtful design. The robot is designed not merely to make up for the dearth of human carers, but to also save them from carrying out strenuous tasks such as lifting patients out of bed. The robotic bear can lift patients out of bed, place them in a wheelchair, help them to stand and help turn them in bed to [prevent bed sores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipcare). With Japan's population aging rapidly, there is a vital need for technological innovations geared towards taking care of this population, especially as the country's birth rate has plummeted sharply. The Robear could be a breakthrough piece of technology in this regard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elderly-nursing Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development and advancement of nursing care robots for the aging population. - **Cutting-edge Robotics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of robotics to create advanced and efficient robotic solutions for elderly care. - **Thoughtful Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing robots with consideration for human needs and safety in the nursing care industry. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by integrating advanced robotics for efficient elderly care. - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by pushing the boundaries of robotics for the aging population's benefit. - **Aging Care Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aging care services industry by adopting cutting-edge robotic solutions to address the challenges of an aging population. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthcare Assistant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-assistant-robot.md) - [Elderly Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeo.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [AI Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyodol-doll.md) - [Robotic Personal Lifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niko.md) - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Companion Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemmy-ces-2025.md)