At present, elderly people over the age of 65 make up approximately 27% of Japan’s population. Japan’s population will continue to age, and it is projected that in 20 years, one in three people will be elderly.
As the population ages, there is concern about the spike in demand for medical treatment and care, resulting in increased medical expenses, as well as shortages of caregiving facilities and caregivers, to give two examples. It is desirable for society to utilize AI and IoT, so as to increase the number of active elderly people.
In this corner, we will introduce cutting-edge technology that will utilize IoT, robots and more to overcome the declining vitality in society due to the aging population, but at the same time, be useful for creating a society where the elderly can live with peace of mind.