Development Assistance Devices

Mi-Ru (Mi-Ru): A Care Robot for Nursing Facilities Compatible with Multi-Point Bed Exit Sensors—A Monitoring System for Elderly People with Dementia (V.R. Techno Center / Y.A.C. Elex)

  • Monitoring (Facility)
  • Commercialized (Available)

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Mi-Ru: A Care Robot for Nursing Facilities Compatible with Multi-Point Bed Exit Sensors—A Monitoring System for Elderly People with Dementia

This system provides 24-hour monitoring and support for individuals with dementia and the elderly. It detects when they leave their beds (sitting up, sitting on the edge of the bed, or standing) and immediately notifies multiple staff members. Through communication, staff can locate the individual and confirm whether a dangerous situation has occurred.

・Detects signs that the care recipient is about to leave their bed.
・ Immediately notifies and displays the detection on the service station and dedicated smartphones of care staff.
・Caregivers can speak to and converse with the care recipient via the dedicated smartphone.
・You can view live video of the care recipient via the dedicated smartphone.
・Multiple care recipients can use the system simultaneously.
・Multiple care staff members can use the system simultaneously.

How to Use the Mi-Ru (Meal) Care Robot Monitoring System for Elderly People with Dementia
The Mi-Ru (Meal) monitoring device is easy to install. After configuring the monitoring and bed exit settings, monitoring begins; the system detects bed exits, notifies the dedicated terminal, allows video confirmation via smartphone, and enables confirmation through voice calls.

Mi-Ru (Meal): Multi-Bed Exit Sensor-Compatible Monitoring System for Care Facilities – Basic Functions
The Mi-Ru (Meal) care robot monitoring system for elderly individuals with dementia immediately detects when a person with dementia or an elderly resident gets out of bed, notifying and displaying the information instantly. You can view the video feed on a dedicated terminal. It can be connected to existing equipment and supports simultaneous use by multiple residents.

Multi-Bed Exit Sensor-Compatible Care Facility Monitoring System: Care Robot Mi-Ru (Mi-Ru) Specifications
YACIE Rex’s monitoring system—the multi-bed exit sensor-compatible care facility robot Mi-Ru (Mi-Ru)—provides 24-hour monitoring and support for individuals with dementia and the elderly. Below are example configurations for care facilities and the specifications for Mi-Ru (Mi-Ru).The system configuration varies depending on the number of residents with dementia or elderly residents and the number of staff members.

Names of robotic care devices Mi-Ru
Company Name Consortium for the Commercialization of Monitoring Service Systems
Key Area Monitoring Support Devices (Care Facility Type)
Intended Users Caregivers for people with dementia and the elderly
Intended Usage Environment Monitoring of elderly residents in care facilities, primarily those with dementia, and elderly individuals at risk of injury (such as fractures caused by falls or tumbles) due to getting out of bed
Release Date February 1, 2016
Sales Inquiries YAC Elex Co., Ltd. New Product Development Department
http://www.yacelex.co.jp/mi-ru.html
Inquiry Phone Number 072-785-9665
Email Address mi-ru@yacelex.co.jp
Planner and Developer V.R. Techno Center Co., Ltd.
Concept Creator National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Research and Development Agency; Director of the Locomo-Frailty Center, Yasumoto Matsui