Event Review
City-Tech in Tokyo, Japan
February 2023
In February 2023, the Living Best Professional Community team had the pleasure of attending City-Tech, an exposition dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in urban innovation and technology. Held at Tokyo International Forum and organized by the City of Tokyo, the event was made possible with the support of American Express, ENEOS, Mitsubishi Estate, and Shimz. In this review, we will provide an overview of the event and highlight five age-tech companies that stood out.
Overview of the Event:
City-Tech brought together a total of just over 300 exhibitors from over 60 countries and from over 290 cities. Attended by more than 26.000 attendees, the main purpose of the event was to showcase the latest innovations in urban technology and provide a platform for industry professionals to network and share knowledge.
Age-Tech Exhibitors:
While there were numerous innovative companies present at the event, here we highlight five companies that stood out to us:
- Magic Shields: Magic Shields, founded in 2019, is a startup that researches and develops new materials and structures “mechanical metamaterials” based on automotive engineering and medicine. To reduce the increasing number of fractures caused by falls worldwide, Magic Shields has developed COROYAWA, an innovative floor material to combine the two properties of “walking stability” and “shock absorption,” which were previously considered difficult to combine. Visit Magic Shield’s website here: https://coroyawa.com/
- LOOVIC: LOOVIC is a device designed to solve the challenges of those who have difficulty with spatial cognition. It is an IoT device that is worn around the neck and uses tactile notifications and bone-conduction voice to guide the user along the way as naturally as if someone were there guiding the user in person. LOOVIC’s technology solves the problems of those who wish to be able to go out on their own. Visit LOOVIC’s website here: https://www.loovic.co.jp/
- Aikomi: Aikomi delivers digital therapy that utilizes AI to realize “person-centered care” to support those with dementia in living their lives as fully as possible. In order to realize person-centered care, it is essential to connect people with dementia with their families and medical/welfare workers through “dialogue,” “involvement,” and “connection.” Visit Aikomi’s website here: https://www.aikomi.co.jp/
- iAMBITION: iAMBITION Technology’s iSafe and iCare systems includes 3D de-identified sensing technology, integrated artificial intelligence models, and a visualized situation centre platform. This helps tracking the health and daily routines of aging adults. Visit iAMBITION’s website here: http://www.i-ambition.com/en
- ekei: ekei.glytra assesses biological age by measuring chronic inflammations. With the ability to react quickly to changes in lifestyle, these biomarkers provide invaluable feedback to help users build a longevity strategy tailored to their unique needs. Visit ekei’s website here: https://www.ekeilabs.com/
Wrap-up:
Overall, City-Tech was an excellent opportunity to explore the latest technology innovations – including age-tech – and to connect with industry professionals from around the world. The event provided a valuable platform for companies to showcase their products and services, and for attendees to learn about new developments in the field. We look forward to attending similar events in the future and continuing to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in age-tech.
