Japan's aging society is pushing companies to find ways to improve quality of life for seniors. Two major electronics makers believe they may be able to help with digital technology.
Hitachi plans to release in April a healthcare app targeting the elderly. It will show seniors how active they are by tracking the amount of walking they do and how often they go out.
Hitachi plans to share the data with other companies that can offer ways to encourage users to be more active.
Some of the incentives could include discounts on insurance premiums for those who regularly get some exercise.
(Kamata Yuji / Hitachi)
"We hope this app will help the elderly to see the benefits of going out and participating in society more often."
Another Japanese electronics maker, NEC, has developed shoe sensors that track fitness data in real time, including walking speed and stride length.
The company hopes the data will help improve rehabilitation services.
Hitachi plans to release in April a healthcare app targeting the elderly. It will show seniors how active they are by tracking the amount of walking they do and how often they go out.
Hitachi plans to share the data with other companies that can offer ways to encourage users to be more active.
Some of the incentives could include discounts on insurance premiums for those who regularly get some exercise.
(Kamata Yuji / Hitachi)
"We hope this app will help the elderly to see the benefits of going out and participating in society more often."
Another Japanese electronics maker, NEC, has developed shoe sensors that track fitness data in real time, including walking speed and stride length.
The company hopes the data will help improve rehabilitation services.
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