Technology

Instructing/Teaching correct movements to caregivers to prevent industrial/work related injuries by using MR and environmental recognition AI technology.
Utilizing MR technology (a technique that overlays 3D CG onto the real-world environment making an object appear as though it exists) and environmental recognition AI technology to enable the teaching of correct movements needed by caregivers to avoid serious injuries.

Using MR & environmental recognition AI technology to teach new caregivers the correct movements

Strength

A technology using 3D CG animations that show visualizations instructing the correct movements. Additionally, it provides real-time feedback tailored to each user’s actions based on environmental recognition AI.
Compared to 2D solutions like textbooks & video materials which make interactions with users difficult, this approach enables intuitive instructions regarding the correct movements. The use of 3D CG facilitates interaction between the user and the system.

Use Case

Message from the Lab

What I want to know

Tohoku University Robotics Department,
Hirata Laboratory, Doctoral Student D3

Mr. Goro Aoki

The state of caregiving education & challenges in various countries.
According to a survey by the Ministry of Health, Labor & Welfare it is estimated that by 2040, there will be a shortage of approximately 690,000 caregiving personal in Japan. As a result, nursing care is attracting attention in Japan & many companies are expected to enter the market. Similarly due to Japan’s aging population & declining birth rate it is expected that nursing care business will expand overseas. However, the specific challenges with overseas expansion have not been fully identified. I am interested in understanding how caregiving education is conducted in various countries, what challenges they face & what kind of systems are needed.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Individuals that are interested in solving social issues using research seeds from universities.
  • Those aspiring to contribute to the healthcare and welfare field.
  • People with an interest in AR/VR, AI or robotics technology

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