{"id":1091,"date":"2025-04-10T11:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T02:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/?page_id=1091"},"modified":"2026-07-08T08:49:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T23:49:48","slug":"ideas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/solutions\/ideas","title":{"rendered":"Open Call for Tech Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"ideas-themes u-mt-80\">\n  <div class=\"content-size-container\">\n    <ul class=\"ideas-themes__list\">      \n\n      <li class=\"ideas-themes__item\">      \n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__header\">      \n          <img src=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ico_nyuyoku@2x_New.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>      \n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">\u3010New\u3011Automated bathtub and bathroom cleaning<\/h2>      \n        <\/div>      \n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">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.<\/p>      \n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__solutions u-mt-24\">      \n          <p class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-heading t-category u-fw-bold\">Potential Solutions \/ Features<\/p>      \n          <ul class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-list\">      \n            <li>Example 1) Retrofittable devices that can automatically clean bathrooms and bathtubs<\/li>      \n            <li>Example 2) Bathtubs and bathroom walls that do not require cleaning<\/li>\n            <li>Example 3) Detergents that remove dirt simply by spraying, without the need for scrubbing or wiping<\/li>        \n          <\/ul>      \n        <\/div>      \n      <\/li>      \n\n      <li class=\"ideas-themes__item\">      \n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__header\">      \n          <img src=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ico_cane@2x_New.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>      \n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">\u3010New\u3011Selecting welfare equipment tailored to user needs<\/h2>      \n        <\/div>      \n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">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&#8217;s condition. We are looking for technologies that make this possible.<\/p>      \n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__solutions u-mt-24\">      \n          <p class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-heading t-category u-fw-bold\">Potential Solutions \/ Features<\/p>      \n          <ul class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-list\">      \n            <li>Example 1) Accurately assessing the user&#8217;s condition and suggesting necessary welfare equipment<\/li>      \n            <li>Example 2) Communicating how to use welfare equipment to users in an easy-to-understand manner<\/li>      \n            <li>Example 3) Providing alerts when the welfare equipment being used no longer matches the user&#8217;s needs<\/li> \n          <\/ul>      \n        <\/div>      \n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"ideas-themes__item\">\n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__header\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ico_sonota@2x_2_New.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">\u3010New\u3011Room temperature control<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">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.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__solutions u-mt-24\">\n          <p class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-heading t-category u-fw-bold\">Potential Solutions \/ Features<\/p>\n          <ul class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-list\">\n            <li>Example 1) Detecting the user&#8217;s body temperature and perspiration to automatically adjust to the optimal room temperature, and notifying when abnormalities are detected.<\/li>\n            <li>Example 2) Immediately notifying family members or staff if the air conditioner is unplugged.<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"ideas-themes__item\">      \n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__header\">      \n          <img src=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ico_bath@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>      \n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">New alternatives to traditional bathtub bathing<\/h2>      \n        <\/div>      \n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">In home care, bathtub bathing is often difficult due to space limits, fall risks, and the physical burden on caregivers.<\/p>      \n        <p>We seek comfortable, home-friendly technologies that provide a satisfying bathing experience without a traditional tub.<\/p>      \n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__solutions u-mt-24\">      \n          <p class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-heading t-category u-fw-bold\">Potential Solutions \/ Features<\/p>      \n          <ul class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-list\">      \n            <li>Ex 1) Step-free bathtubs for easy soaking<\/li>      \n            <li>Ex 2) Seated partial bathing units using warm water<\/li>      \n          <\/ul>      \n        <\/div>      \n      <\/li>\n\n      <li class=\"ideas-themes__item\">\n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__header\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ico_shokuji@2x.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">Easy and Proper Thickening Support<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">As swallowing declines in the elderly, aspiration risks rise. Inconsistent measurements and viscosity changes over time make preparing thickened drinks difficult, hindering safe hydration.<\/p>\n        <p>We seek technologies that enable easy and accurate thickening tailored to individual swallowing needs.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__solutions u-mt-24\">\n          <p class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-heading t-category u-fw-bold\">Potential Solutions \/ Features<\/p>\n          <ul class=\"ideas-themes__solutions-list\">\n            <li>Ex 1) Auto-adjusting thickener dispensers tailored to the user&#8217;s condition<\/li>\n            <li>Ex 2) Safe, pre-thickened drinks in various flavors<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"full-size-container u-mt-80\">\n  <section class=\"c-main-cta\">\n    <div class=\"c-main-cta__inner content-size-container\">\n      <h2 class=\"t-heading-3 u-fw-bold u-text-center u-lh-150\">Inquiries about the Call for Technology Solutions<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"t-body-lg u-fw-bold u-text-center u-mt-32 u-mb-24\">We welcome consultations on the listed themes or any other solutions applicable to nursing care settings.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/contact\" class=\"c-general-button c-general-button--inverse u-mx-auto\">Contact Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"ideas-other-themes u-mt-80\">\n  <div class=\"content-size-container\">\n    <h2 class=\"t-heading-5 u-fw-bold\">Other Call Themes<\/h2>\n    <ul class=\"ideas-other-themes__list u-mt-40\">\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Early detection of<br\/>anxiety <br\/>restlessness from<br\/>dementia<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe and<br\/>private<br\/>portable<br\/>toilets<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Automated window cleaning<\/li>      \n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Monitoring during bathing<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe home<br\/>unlocking for<br\/>caregiver visits<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Reducing excretion care burdens<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe bathing<br\/>environments for the elderly<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Oral care for the elderly<br\/>(1. Simple operation)<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Oral care for the elderly <br\/>(2. Preventive care)<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Oral care for the elderly <br\/>(3. Safe care)<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Oral care for the elderly<br\/>(4. Individualized care)<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Emergency response support<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Meals tailored to<br\/>chewing  swallowing abilities<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Communication<br\/>support for<br\/>foreign caregivers<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Medication management support<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Meals tailored<br\/>to the elderly&#8217;s<br\/>preferences<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Preventing meal serving errors<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Reducing meal<br\/>recording burdens<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Assessing the<br\/>urgency of nurse calls<br\/>and sensor alerts<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Heat shock prevention in bathrooms and dressing rooms<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Automatic water supply for humidifiers<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Remote monitoring<br\/>for the elderly<br\/>living alone<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Automated inventory,<br\/>ordering, and delivery<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe and smooth<br\/>wheelchair mobility assistance<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Odor control in homes<br\/>and nursing care facilities<\/li>      \n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Physical function assessment<br\/>support for the elderly<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ideas-reference u-mt-80 u-mb-80\">\n  <div class=\"content-size-container\">\n    <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">Reference Page<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"u-mt-32\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/kaigoseisansei\/ns\/needs\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"c-text-link\" rel=\"noopener\">MHLW Commissioned Project: List of Needs in Nursing Care Settings<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u3010New\u3011Automated 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&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/solutions\/ideas\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open Call for Tech Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1086,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1091","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1091"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1288,"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1091\/revisions\/1288"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1086"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}