■Mission
The department of assistive technology has the mission of contributing to the promotion of QOL and dignity of perosns with disabilities through the development and evaluation researchs of assistive technologies (ATs), with "Users”, “Lives” and “Products" as the keywords.
In consideration of the innovation process that promotes the development and dissemination of ATs, four areas with advanced AT development, mechanical test and standardization, field test and fitting, mental and cognitive function support technologies. We conduct researches based on field-based innovation concept, which is set up and conducts research, development, and evaluation in close cooperation with the parties and users. We also aim to output the results of research as standards and standards for assistive devices, as well as developed devices, and methods for conforming to the devices.

■Policy
The Department of Assistive Technology has the mission of contributing to the promotion of QOL and the dignity of persons with disabilities through the development and evaluation research of assistive technologies (ATs), with "Users”, “Lives” and “Products" as the keywords.
In consideration of the innovation process that promotes the development and dissemination of ATs, four areas with advanced AT development, mechanical test and standardization, field test and fitting and mental and cognitive function support technologies. We conduct research based on the field-based innovation concept, which is set up and conducts research, development, and evaluation in close cooperation with the parties and users. We also aim to output the results of research as standards and standards for assistive devices, as well as developed devices, and methods for conforming to the devices.
■Sections and Members
Director of Dept. : Takenobu Inoue
◆Advanced Assistive Technolgy Section
Section Chief : Jun Suzurikawa
Research Scientist : Atsushi Takashima
Research Fellow : Yi Liu
◆Prostheses and Orthoses Testing Section
Section Chief : Rina Ishiwata
◆Augmentative and Alternative Communication Technology Section
Section Chief : Kazuyuki Itoh
◆Gerontechnology Section
Research Scientist : Ikuko Mamiya
◆Clinical Evaluation Section
Section Chief : Satoshi Shirogane
Research Scientist : Megumi Kawasaki