MEMBERS
Pioneers in Welfare Technology and Innovation
Jun Yamaguchi
Jun embarked on his academic journey in Italy and Denmark, where he engaged in research on evaluating and implementing welfare technology during his internship at the Danish Technological Institute.
He attained his doctoral degree in engineering by conducting clinical evaluation research on the social participation of individuals with physical disabilities, specializing in telepresence robots.
Returning to Japan, Jun played a pivotal role in developing the Japanese version of the Assistive Technology Assessment Tool (ATAT) at both the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and the National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities.
Amanda Lærke Laubjerg
With several years of experience as a project manager in the Department for Welfare Technology in Copenhagen, Amanda brings expertise in implementing and evaluating technologies for citizens and care facility staff.
She is the creator of educational materials on the ATAT model and assessment design, and she is dedicated to educating professionals and staff in evaluation methods.
Amanda holds a Master's degree in Techno-anthropology from Copenhagen, with her thesis focusing on AI robots researched in Tokyo.
She is also a co-author of a chapter on the ATAT model published in the book “Techno-Anthropological Contributions to Technology Assessment.”
Anne Kirstine Mørkeberg
Anne enriches our team with six years of practical experience in care facilities for individuals with multiple disabilities and intellectual disabilities.
She has authored numerous ATAT reports, evaluating technologies such as digital in-home training for seniors, lifting solutions, and automatic toilets.
Anne earned her Master’s degree in Learning and Innovative Change from Copenhagen, focusing her thesis on integrating medicine reminders in care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Currently based in Japan, Anne is fully engaged in exploring the country and gaining insights into implementing welfare technology in the Japanese care system.
