| Sumario: | Purpose Various usability evaluations with consumers or clients are required to develop care robots that support transfer, posture change, toileting, and eating (Lim et al., 2022). Therefore, it is necessary to develop products and services simultaneously for rapid market entry. This study aims to enhance the understanding of the overall task by introducing a technology development and service model for care robots, with a focus on people with disabilities. It also explains why a smart care space is required for technology development from an environmental point of view. Method This study consists of five steps: 1) care robot network forum and working groups operation; 2) smart care spaces establishment and utilization; 3) field demonstration; 4) user guidelines preparation; and 5) service model development, including public provision (Choi et al., 2022). Care robots are significantly affected by the environment. Three smart spaces with different sizes and purposes were designed. It is important to have an environment in which care robots can be used. Various services, including public pay, have been investigated and analyzed. Results and Discussion The care robot translation research, which started in 2019 (Song et al., 2020) held a network forum once or twice a year in which both experts and stakeholders participated, and held dozens of working groups by field. We built three smart care spaces at the National Rehabilitation Center in Korea. The usability evaluation focused on the harmonious performance of two or more robots or devices. Information on smart care spaces was provided to local governments in need so that it could be helpful when installing similar spaces. In the future, we plan to distribute care robots on a trial basis and conduct a follow-up research.
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