First Exhibition of "TransCar" Robotic Automated Transport Robot for Existing Hospital Carts

Moraine Corporation (Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Koki Kusaba, hereinafter Moraine), a company specializing in infection control consulting and product introductions, will exhibit at the "41st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Environmental Infections" to be held in 2026.

At this exhibition, we will showcase the "TransCar," a flagship model of medical automated transport robots developed by OTSAW, a major robotics company in Singapore, and distributed in Japan by Moraine as the domestic agent. Together with the multi-purpose model "Camello+", we will announce a full-scale social implementation project for the Japanese medical field.

Medical Logistics Robots are a Lifeline Against Staff Shortages and a Preparation for Pandemics

In recent years, the chronic shortage of medical personnel has accelerated. The shortage is particularly severe outside of metropolitan areas. Amidst this, a significant amount of time for medical professionals is actually spent on "transportation," which is an ancillary task in healthcare. Furthermore, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was the challenge of how to safely transport large amounts of infectious waste from wards and items used for infectious disease patients. Outsourcing the transport of waste from COVID-19 wards became difficult, and in some medical institutions, nurses and other staff who are dedicated to patient care had no choice but to handle the transportation themselves.

Moraine aims to "create an environment where people can concentrate on tasks that truly require human intervention" and proposes an automated transport robot solution that operates stably 24/7, day and night, even in areas with infection risks. We will deploy medical logistics automation technology, which is implemented in over 90% of hospitals in Singapore, for the Japanese market.

Automated Transport Robot Solutions Already Implemented Overseas

1. [Scheduled for Exhibition] "TransCar" Heavy-Duty Automated Transport Robot Utilizing Existing Hospital Carts

1 Robotizing the Undercarriage of Existing Carts

The design involves modifying the undercarriage of existing hospital carts, such as those for injections, linens, and meals, allowing robots to slide underneath, lift, and transport them. Furthermore, a single cart can perform multiple tasks. By utilizing familiar existing assets, introduction costs can be significantly reduced.

2 Power and Safety Supporting Up to 500kg

It can transport heavy objects weighing up to 500kg in a single load. The cart is equipped with laser scanners, ultrasonic sensors, and contact-sensitive bumpers, and seamlessly integrates with slopes, elevators, and automatic doors. Of course, sensors prevent accidental contact with people. Its successful implementation in overseas hospitals has proven that it can be introduced without issues not only in new hospitals but also in existing ones.

3 Completed within the Hospital Network

The robot system is controlled from an on-premises server, with external networks blocked. Cyber security risks are minimized, allowing for completely on-premises and secure operation.

* The exhibition at the academic conference will be a static display.

2. [Decision to Handle as Domestic General Agent] On-Demand Multi-Purpose Robot "Camello+"

1 Diverse Transport Modules

Camello+ allows for the selection of various transport modules according to the application. For example, the "6-Drawer Module" is equipped with independent security locks and item recording sensors for each of the six drawers. This enables delivery to multiple departments with "detours" and prevents "receiving the wrong items."

2 Supports On-Demand Transport

It is ideal for operations such as calling a robot when a need arises to deliver specimens from wards to the laboratory (maximum load capacity 50kg). It also allows for the design of more efficient routes, enabling the transport of goods while visiting various departments.

3 Tough Undercarriage and 360-Degree Camera

It features tires that support outdoor travel. With 24-hour video recording capabilities from four cameras, it ensures high transparency and accountability in the event of any trouble.

* Only "TransCar" will be exhibited this time.

Exhibition Overview

Conference Name: 41st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Environmental Infections Date: July 9 (Thu) - 11 (Sat), 2026 Venue: Pacifico Yokohama North Exhibition Hall C+D Moraine Booth "CP-101" (1st Floor) Hospitality Space Foyer in front of G411 (4th Floor)

About Moraine Corporation

Moraine Corporation is a company specializing in infection control consulting and product introductions. Founded in 1993 with the desire to protect people from "hospital-acquired infections," which were not well-recognized in Japan at the time. Since then, we have been listening to the voices from the field and introducing a wide range of infection control products and providing operational support for all scenes where infections can occur. We have a track record of transactions with over 70% of designated infectious disease medical institutions nationwide.

Representative Director: Koki Kusaba Location: Unison Mall 3F, Higashi-Nakano 5-1-1, Nakano-ku, Tokyo Established: 1993 Homepage: https://www.moraine.co.jp/

[Inquiries Regarding This Matter] Moraine Corporation Public Relations Group Hiroko Matsushita Mobile: 080-7096-0280 (Matsushita Direct) e-mail: [email protected]