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Developing what the field truly needs.
Total support from Concept to Implementation.

Leveraging diverse care settings to support needs identification,
PoC, and market expansion for developers.

Consult regarding development support

In developing products for the nursing care industry,
technological capability alone is often not enough to ensure adoption in the field.

Many development companies face the following challenges

A structural diagram of challenges faced by developers. It explains the risk where a misalignment with frontline needs and a lack of evaluation environments lead to poor usability, resulting in even good products being 'introduced but not used' or 'not adopted.'

Key Focus Areas

At Future Care Lab in Japan, we provide one-stop support covering everything from identifying the needs of the field to development evaluation and field testing.

Care settings where technology is used: transfers, toileting, documentation, and remote support in home care

Call for Technology Solutions

We are always seeking proposals that address front-line care needs, such as monitoring and assistance. Let’s create the “future of care” together.

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Bridging developers and care settings to
implement “technology that truly works”.

Not just testing, but co-creating. We partner with you through evaluation, design, and rollout to ensure long-term adoption.

A support scheme diagram for developers. It outlines the four main steps of FCL's support: from 01 Initial Research to 03 Preparation, 04 Development & Evaluation, and 05 On-site Evaluation.

One-stop support from identifying needs in the field to final implementation.

  • 01

    Initial Research

    We extract core challenges from care settings to guide product development and support accurate needs analysis.

  • 03

    Preparation &
    Requirements Definition

    Anticipating real-world operations, our experts define the functions and workflows truly required in the field.

  • 04

    Development & Simulation

    We utilize our simulated environment to thoroughly evaluate prototype accuracy, safety, and staff workload.

  • 05

    On-site Evaluation &
    Ready to Implementation

    We conduct real-world testing, using direct feedback to drive product improvements and create operational manuals.

Steps to Project Launch

Future Care Lab in Japan provides support through the following steps

  • Initial Consultation

    Our researchers will carefully listen to your current situation, the phase of your product, and the challenges you are facing.

  • Project Design

    Based on our consultation, we will propose the optimal support phase (scheme) leveraging the expertise of Future Care Lab in Japan.

  • Proposal & Quotation

    We will present a specific plan and quotation, flexibly combining the necessary services to match your needs.

  • Project Launch

    We partner with you from evaluation to implementation to solve your challenges.

Development and
Implementation Support Cases

Future Care Lab in Japan obtained the insights it needed to respond to the front lines after carefully considering testing and evaluation methods and going through a process of trial and error.

Future Care Lab in Japan obtained the insights it needed to respond to the front lines after carefully considering testing and evaluation methods and going through a process of trial and error.

Ultra Fine Bubble Generator

PURETE

PURETE generates ultrafine bubbles so small they are invisible to the eye, yet capable of cleansing and removing impurities from the body simply by soaking—eliminating the need for soap or scrubbing. Scrub-free bathing is incredibly gentle on users’ skin, and also greatly reduces the physical and time demands placed on caregivers.

  • Needs-Seeds Matching
  • Technology Evaluation Design
  • Simulated Environment Evaluation
  • Bathing Assistance
Putting smiles on care recipients’ faces with the adorable LOVOT.

Putting smiles on care recipients’ faces with the adorable LOVOT.

Family Type Robot

LOVOT

LOVOT stares at you and comes when you call it, creating attachments to its owners and asking to be held. It also has a subtle warmth that makes it feel less like a robot and more like a living member of the family. LOVOT has a wide variety of applications. It is an excellent companion for those suffering from pandemic isolation, it can help develop social and emotional skills, it can be used in programming education, and much more.

  • Voice of the Field
  • Development Story
  • Simulated Environment Evaluation
  • Monitoring
  • Communication
Sketter’s vision is to create a future where getting involved at nursing care settings is a natural part of daily life.

Sketter’s vision is to create a future where getting involved at nursing care settings is a natural part of daily life.

Skill-Sharing Service

Sketter

Sketter is a skill-sharing service that allows novices and non-professionals opportunities to get involved in the non-physical aspects of senior care. Most registered users are college students or young adults in their 20s and 30s who have an interest in caregiving—and many are inspired to change careers as a result. The system is supported by subscription fees and there are no placement costs, making it attractive to organizations as well.

  • Voice of the Field
  • Vision & Goal Setting
  • Simulated Environment Evaluation
  • Impact Assessment
More accurate safety check systems bring safety and peace of mind to users

More accurate safety check systems bring safety and peace of mind to users

Easy to Setup Safety Confirmation Sensor

AI Door Open-Close Detection System

This system keeps track of whether doors in every room are opened or closed, and of the safety of the entire facility for more reliable operations. Built-in batteries, communications devices, and magnets make it easy to put in without complicated IT settings or installation tasks, adding AI-controlled, highly-accurate door detection capability in a flash.

  • Vision & Goal Setting
  • Simulated Environment Evaluation
  • Impact Assessment
Our goal with Helppad was to promote widespread use of an excretion detection system that would improve the quality of excretion care while easing the burden on caregivers.

Our goal with Helppad was to promote widespread use of an excretion detection system that would improve the quality of excretion care while easing the burden on caregivers.

Excretion Detection System

Helppad

Helppad features an odor sensor that detects and digitally tracks excretions. It then automatically calculates excretion patterns and digitizes these records so that they can be shared among caregiving teams—who can then use the data to identify ideal diaper changing times and reduce the number of wasted changes and incontinence incidents, supporting better care with less strain on caregivers. Helppad is also simple to use—just lay it on the bed for an easy, safe, no-contact solution.

  • Voice of the Field
  • Development Story
  • Needs-Seeds Matching
  • Technology Evaluation Design
  • Toileting Care
Underlining the importance of laying the groundwork for the acceptance of new technologies.

Underlining the importance of laying the groundwork for the acceptance of new technologies.

Medication Monitoring System

Fukuyakkun

The Fukuyakkun system uses a smartphone or tablet to make sure that users are taking their medications properly. It is a fantastic tool for streamlining medication tasks and eliminating double-checking while automatically saving interaction records, making it an ideal solution for caregiving facilities that struggle with general medication management.

  • Vision & Goal Setting
  • Simulated Environment Evaluation
  • Impact Assessment
Data-Sharing System Platform Care Data Connect for Future Care Lab in Japan

Data-Sharing System Platform Care Data Connect for Future Care Lab in Japan

Data-Sharing System Platform

Care Data Connect for Future Care Lab in Japan

Care Data Connect is an integrative care platform developed in collaboration with about thirty sensor manufacturers so that data from all of their sensors can be displayed on a single screen. The collected data can also be exported to other systems, which has allowed Future Care Lab in Japan to offer a brand-new data utilization model.

  • Development Story
  • Simulated Environment Evaluation
  • Impact Assessment
  • Nursing Care Workflow Support
Technology that makes transfer assistance easier on caregivers and more satisfying for the whole family.

Technology that makes transfer assistance easier on caregivers and more satisfying for the whole family.

Rise Assisting Robot

Resyone Plus

Resyone Plus is a robotic movement support device that transforms half of the user’s bed into a wheelchair, allowing caregivers to easily and singlehandedly transfer them without lifting. Resyone Plus makes transfers quicker while reducing physical and psychological strain on caregivers, meanwhile offering security and peace of mind to users as they get out of bed. The result is greater freedom of lifestyle and satisfaction for every member of the family.

  • Solution Ideation & Selection
  • Transfer Assistance
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Call for Technology Solutions

We are always seeking proposals that address front-line care needs, such as monitoring and assistance. Let’s create the “future of care” together.

View Current Themes

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q

    What kind of contract is involved when working with Future Care Lab in Japan?

    A

    We begin by signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), after which we design the project together.
    Based on the project’s scope, we will determine the optimal contract type, such as an outsourcing agreement or a joint development agreement.

  • Q

    This is our first time entering the nursing care industry. Can we consult with you from the product concept stage?

    A

    Yes, absolutely. We can provide advisory services even during the planning stage, before prototype creation, to align your development direction with the actual needs of the care field.

  • Q

    Are there any limitations on the technology fields we can consult about?

    A

    As long as there is potential to solve issues in the care field, we welcome consultations regardless of your company’s category or specific technology field.

  • Q

    We want to customize an existing product from another industry for the nursing care market. Is this possible?

    A

    Absolutely. We can assist with requirements definition for adapting proven technologies from other sectors and propose improvements for UI/UX tailored to care settings.

  • Q

    Could you tell us about the pricing structure for projects?

    A

    We offer flexible pricing based on the specific content of each project. Please contact us for more details.

Consultations / Inquiries

Please contact us here for support with nursing care technology development,
consultations on implementation in the field, media inquiries,
or information regarding various projects for government and public agencies.

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