{"id":1091,"date":"2025-04-10T11:05:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T02:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/?page_id=1091"},"modified":"2026-05-27T09:54:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T00:54:48","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      <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\">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\/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\">Oral Care for the Elderly (4. Individualized Care)<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">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&#8217;s oral, physical, and mental conditions.<\/p>\n        <p>We seek technologies that provide personalized oral care while reducing the burden.<\/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) Cameras to monitor oral conditions<\/li>\n            <li>Ex 2) Safe, easy, and low-pain oral care tools<\/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_shokuji@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\">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      <li class=\"ideas-themes__item\">\n        <div class=\"ideas-themes__header\">\n          <img src=\"https:\/\/futurecarelab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ico_sonota@2x_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">Odor Control for Homes and Nursing Care Facilities<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">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.<\/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) Sensor-equipped automatic deodorizing sprays<\/li>\n            <li>Ex 2) Deodorizing curtains and wallpapers<\/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_sonota@2x_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"ideas-themes__icon\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\n          <h2 class=\"t-heading-4 u-fw-bold\">Physical Function Assessment for the Elderly<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <p class=\"u-mt-24\">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.<\/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) Tools that automatically assess ability through daily movements<\/li>\n            <li>Ex 2) Active training games that measure physical functions<\/li>\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\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 anxiety &#038; restlessness from dementia<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe home unlocking for caregiver visits<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Automated bathtub and bathroom cleaning<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe and private portable toilets<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Selecting welfare equipment tailored to user needs<\/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\">Room temperature control<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe bathing environments for the elderly<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Reducing excretion care burdens<\/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\">Emergency response support<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Meals tailored to chewing &#038; swallowing abilities<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Communication support for foreign caregivers<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Medication management support<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Meals tailored to the elderly&#8217;s preferences<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Preventing meal serving errors<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Reducing meal recording burdens<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Assessing the urgency of nurse calls 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 for the elderly living alone<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Automated inventory, ordering, and delivery<\/li>\n      <li class=\"ideas-other-themes__item\">Safe and smooth wheelchair mobility assistance<\/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>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. 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