Parasports remote participation project

January 2026, 3

Services

Outline

By utilizing digital technology, we will provide an opportunity for people with disabilities who have difficulty going out to take part in sports activities remotely using telepresence robots (avatar robots) from the comfort of their own homes, such as social welfare facilities or medical facilities.

Sponsorship

Tokyo

Message

This project provides an opportunity for people with severe disabilities who have difficulty going outside to use avatar robots to remotely participate in parasports experience classes and events hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and local municipalities. The avatar robot will be placed at the event venue, and two tablets for operating the robot will be loaned to the welfare facility. By operating the tablet, participants can move the robot's arms and neck, and converse with people at the venue. Participants will remotely operate the robot at the venue and take part in sports activities.

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Participating sports activities (examples)
"To do": To participate in a sports experience at a sports facility, etc.
"Watching": Watching an international parasports competition
"Supporting": Interacting with visitors at international competitions

[Para Sports Remote Participation Project] Run! OriHime (3 minutes 25 seconds)
Participate in sports remotely with a robot alter ego!Parasports remote participation project (1 minute 42 seconds)

Situation of project implementation

Tokyo Daily News “Participating in sports with robot alter egos” (1 minute 48 seconds)
Tokyo Weekly News “Participate in sports with an alter ego robot! Parasports remote participation project” (2 minutes 10 seconds)

Target

People with disabilities who have difficulty going out

  • Applications will be accepted on a facility-by-facility basis. (facility admission support, living care, etc.)
  • Two tablets will be provided so multiple people can participate.
  • The type of disability does not matter.

Regarding recruitment of target facilities


Applications for facilities for the 2025 fiscal year have closed.

Application/Inquiries

Tokyo Metropolitan Sports Promotion Headquarters
Parasports Division, Sports Promotion Department, Project Coordination Officer
Phone 03-5000-7243 FAX 03-5388-1229
Email S1180719★section.metro.tokyo.jp

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Mailing address: 163-8001 Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 2, 8th floor, South side, 1-4-XNUMX Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo