Call for Technology Solutions
Future Care Lab in Japan seeks technologies and products to
address concrete challenges on the front lines of care.
We look forward to entries from developers ready to say, “We can solve this challenge”.
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New alternatives to traditional bathtub bathing
In home care, bathtub bathing is often difficult due to space limits, fall risks, and the physical burden on caregivers.
We seek comfortable, home-friendly technologies that provide a satisfying bathing experience without a traditional tub.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Ex 1) Step-free bathtubs for easy soaking
- Ex 2) Seated partial bathing units using warm water
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Oral Care for the Elderly (4. Individualized Care)
Oral care for the elderly is often difficult due to pain, physical weakness, or aspiration risks. Furthermore, caregivers often struggle to fully assess the individual’s oral, physical, and mental conditions.
We seek technologies that provide personalized oral care while reducing the burden.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Ex 1) Cameras to monitor oral conditions
- Ex 2) Safe, easy, and low-pain oral care tools
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Easy and Proper Thickening Support
As swallowing declines in the elderly, aspiration risks rise. Inconsistent measurements and viscosity changes over time make preparing thickened drinks difficult, hindering safe hydration.
We seek technologies that enable easy and accurate thickening tailored to individual swallowing needs.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Ex 1) Auto-adjusting thickener dispensers tailored to the user’s condition
- Ex 2) Safe, pre-thickened drinks in various flavors
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Odor Control for Homes and Nursing Care Facilities
We seek technologies to effectively eliminate daily odors, such as soiled diapers, in nursing care facilities and homes of the elderly, ensuring a comfortable living environment.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Ex 1) Sensor-equipped automatic deodorizing sprays
- Ex 2) Deodorizing curtains and wallpapers
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Physical Function Assessment for the Elderly
We seek practical technologies to evaluate and measure the physical abilities and ADL (Activities of Daily Living) potential of the elderly on the front lines.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Ex 1) Tools that automatically assess ability through daily movements
- Ex 2) Active training games that measure physical functions
Inquiries about the Call for Technology Solutions
We welcome consultations on the listed themes or any other solutions applicable to nursing care settings.
Contact UsOther Call Themes
- Early detection of anxiety & restlessness from dementia
- Safe home unlocking for caregiver visits
- Automated bathtub and bathroom cleaning
- Safe and private portable toilets
- Selecting welfare equipment tailored to user needs
- Automated window cleaning
- Monitoring during bathing
- Room temperature control
- Safe bathing environments for the elderly
- Reducing excretion care burdens
- Oral care for the elderly
(1. Simple operation) - Oral care for the elderly
(2. Preventive care) - Oral care for the elderly
(3. Safe care) - Emergency response support
- Meals tailored to chewing & swallowing abilities
- Communication support for foreign caregivers
- Medication management support
- Meals tailored to the elderly’s preferences
- Preventing meal serving errors
- Reducing meal recording burdens
- Assessing the urgency of nurse calls and sensor alerts
- Heat shock prevention in bathrooms and dressing rooms
- Automatic water supply for humidifiers
- Remote monitoring for the elderly living alone
- Automated inventory, ordering, and delivery
- Safe and smooth wheelchair mobility assistance
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.