Research and Development of Toileting Aid Devices to Improve QOL and Reduce Caregiving Burdens
(Lilium Otsuka Co., Ltd.)
Main Features
By using ultrasound to non-invasively “visualize” bladder urine volume, the device supports prediction of urination patterns and notification of appropriate toilet timings. Additionally, we aim to help create and execute care plans at nursing care sites.
The device can also contribute to providing dignified urinary care by understanding the appropriate timings for users who tend to require periodic changes and periodic toileting guidance.
Product Features
[Adhesive type]
This device presents transitional patterns by continuously measuring urine accumulation in the bladder. It is intended for a wide variety of use cases, from those with high independence of voiding behavior to those with reduced activity due to a high degree of bedriddenness.
[Single-use type]
This device enables confirmation of urine accumulation in the bladder at the desired time in cases in which it is difficult to perform attachment to the upper part of the bladder, such as for people with relatively high activity levels.
[Scale]
This scale predicts urination timing by detecting urination time and volume without any handling of urine.
Technical Features
The product applies the Mode A ultrasound technique developed in the medical field to the nursing care field.
Informations
| The name of the robot care equipment |
1) Adhesive continuous measurement device 2) Single measurement device 3) Scale |
|---|---|
| Company name |
Lilium Otsuka Co., Ltd.
https://www.lilium.otsuka/ |
| Target area | Toileting aids (toileting prediction) |
| Expected target user |
1) Caregivers 2) People requiring care |
| Assumed environment |
1) Adhesive continuous measurement device To be used by people requiring care by keeping it continuously attached to the body. 2) Single measurement device To be used by a caregiver for a person requiring care who cannot use the adhesive continuous measurement device. 3) Scale To be used by people who have a high level of independence in activities of daily living (ADL) but have concerns with voiding and who require care or support, or are at risk of requiring care. |
| Sales date | From the second half of 2022 |
| Contact department | Project Development Department |
| Contact number | 042-707-4258 |