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】Automated bathtub and bathroom cleaning
Caregivers spend significant time and effort cleaning bathtubs, bathroom walls, ceilings, and other surfaces after bathing. We are seeking technology that reduces the burden on caregivers.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Example 1) Retrofittable devices that can automatically clean bathrooms and bathtubs
- Example 2) Bathtubs and bathroom walls that do not require cleaning
- Example 3) Detergents that remove dirt simply by spraying, without the need for scrubbing or wiping
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【New】Selecting welfare equipment tailored to user needs
It is necessary to appropriately select and correctly use the welfare equipment and nursing care robots required at any given time, according to the user’s condition. We are looking for technologies that make this possible.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Example 1) Accurately assessing the user’s condition and suggesting necessary welfare equipment
- Example 2) Communicating how to use welfare equipment to users in an easy-to-understand manner
- Example 3) Providing alerts when the welfare equipment being used no longer matches the user’s needs
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【New】Room temperature control
There is a problem where people with dementia turn off the air conditioning, increasing the risk of heatstroke or hypothermia indoors. We are looking for technologies that can safely maintain or automatically adjust room temperature so that users can stay comfortable in their rooms.
Potential Solutions / Features
- Example 1) Detecting the user’s body temperature and perspiration to automatically adjust to the optimal room temperature, and notifying when abnormalities are detected.
- Example 2) Immediately notifying family members or staff if the air conditioner is unplugged.
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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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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
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 and
private
portable
toilets - Automated window cleaning
- Monitoring during bathing
- Safe home
unlocking for
caregiver visits - Reducing excretion care burdens
- Safe bathing
environments for the elderly - Oral care for the elderly
(1. Simple operation) - Oral care for the elderly
(2. Preventive care) - Oral care for the elderly
(3. Safe care) - Oral care for the elderly
(4. Individualized 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 - Odor control in homes
and nursing care facilities - Physical function assessment
support for the elderly
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.