OECD: Robotdalen unique robot developer
In a report from OECD Robotdalen is described as “unique among assistive robotics developers for its integrative approach to robotics research, corporate development for young robotics companies, local economic development and job”. The company Giraff Technology, also presented in the study, “demonstrates that a well-designed robotics innovation centre could facilitate the success of new assistive robotics companies”.
Giraff Technologies is part of the case study.
The report also states that ”No other robotics innovation project offers a similar combination of research driven innovation joined with pragmatic strategic planning in order to build and scale new companies”.
The report from OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) comes from the Directorate for Science, Technology and Industry and is a case study within the OECD project “Information, communication technologies (ICTs) for a Silver Economy”. The study aims to serve as a basis for discussion at the OECD Workshop on “Anticipating the Special Needs of the 21st Century Silver Economy: Smart Technologies and Silver Innovation”, in Tokyo, Japan on September 12-13, 2012.
The project “Information, communication technologies (ICTs) for a Silver Economy” is about the demographic challenge in OECD countries that will create a significant increase in demand for elder-care services that in turn, has the potential to create a major new market for domestic and personal service robots that can assist with the care and support of the older populations and the disabled.