What TECHNOS does

TECHNOS (株式会社テクノスジャパン / Technos Japan Inc.) is a privately held Japanese healthcare technology company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Yamasaki Town, Hyogo Prefecture, with branch presence in Osaka, Tokyo, and the broader Kansai region. The company develops and sells IoT-based monitoring and care-support equipment targeted at Japan's super-aging society, serving three principal user groups: hospitals and elderly care facilities, families and elderly individuals living at home, and people with severe physical disabilities. Its core technology combines pressure-sensitive sensors (bed-exit sensors, mattress- and cushion-integrated sensors co-developed with Taica Corporation), wireless communications, GPS tracking, and camera-based observation, all wrapped in monitoring platforms such as the e-Live system that surface real-time alerts to caregivers and nurse-call integrations.

The product portfolio is anchored by facility-grade bed-exit sensors and the e-Live elderly monitoring system; home-care offerings include the Family Call wandering-detection series, the GPS-based Ohosan Call, and the Kusuri Call Light medication-reminder device; and the MCTOS FX/WX devices deliver AI-assisted communication aids for severely disabled users. Some products qualify for purchase or rental under Japan's national 介護保険 (Long-Term Care Insurance) rental subsidy framework, and the company runs an in-house repair and maintenance service for its installed base. Distribution is omnichannel within Japan: regional direct sales representatives, a welfare-equipment dealer network, demonstrations at major trade shows (H.C.R., CareTEX, Barrier-Free), and direct customer engagement via a toll-free consultation line and content marketing through Techno Tsushin newsletters and online seminars.

Commercially, TECHNOS generates revenue from hardware sales, recurring rental income via the care-insurance system, and after-sales repair and maintenance services. The company is non-public, employs 51-100 people, completed a new headquarters building in 2023, and is led by President Sadahiro Ushiya, with founder Hidenori Onishi serving as chairman. Operational geography is currently domestic Japan only, though an English-language corporate site indicates latent interest in overseas expansion.

Name

TECHNOS

Legal name

株式会社 テクノスジャパン

Website

https://technosjapan.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TECHNOS (Technos Japan Inc.) is a Japanese IoT healthcare equipment company founded in 1993 that develops and sells bed-exit sensors, GPS wandering detectors, medication-reminder devices, and communication aids for hospitals, elderly care facilities, home-care users, and people with severe disabilities in Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Welfare Equipment / Elderly Care Monitoring Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Elderly/Frail & Assisted Living Connected Care (PERS/Fall Detection) (HLACAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elder Care, Assisted Living & Fall Detection Systems (HLACAPAF), At-Home Medical Alert Sensors & Smart Home Safety Integrations (HSAHAHAJ), Elder Care, Wellness & Home Health IoT (Fall Detection, Medical Alerts, Sleep/Wellness Sensors) (HSAPAQAJ), Home Patient Monitoring & Telehealth Devices (Vitals, Fall Detection, PERS) (HSABAKAE), Fall Detection, Safety & Emergency Response (PERS, Smart Home Health Sensors) (HLAHACAG)

Keywords

• Elderly monitoring sensors
• Bed exit detection
• Welfare care equipment
• GPS wandering devices
• Assistive communication aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Himeji

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical and Welfare Equipment Sales: TECHNOS sells monitoring devices, sensors, and communication equipment directly to hospitals, care facilities, and individuals. Products include bed exit sensors, wandering detection devices, and communication aids. Distribution is through direct sales representatives, dealers, and at trade shows. The company also references rental services ('介護保険レンタル') for certain products under Japan's national long-term care insurance system.
2. Product Rental / Long-Term Care Insurance: Many products are available under Japan's welfare equipment rental system (介護保険レンタル), where costs are partially covered by the national long-term care insurance program. This enables wider adoption among elderly individuals and care facilities.
3. After-Sales Services and Repairs: The company maintains a dedicated repair and maintenance service (修理・メンテナンス), providing ongoing service revenue from existing installed base. They offer demo machine rental (デモ機ご試用) services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TECHNOS develops, manufactures, and sells IoT-based monitoring and welfare equipment for elderly and disabled individuals in Japan. Its product portfolio spans facility-grade bed-exit sensors and the e-Live elderly monitoring system for hospitals and care facilities, GPS-based wandering detection devices (Family Call series, Ohosan Call) for home use, medication adherence support devices, and AI-assisted communication aids (MCTOS) for severely disabled individuals. The company also co-developed sensor-integrated mattresses and cushions (αPLA Kiwami series) with Taica Corporation for pressure ulcer prevention combined with fall detection.

Product overview

TECHNOS (株式会社テクノスジャパン) is a Japanese healthcare technology company specializing in IoT-based monitoring and care solutions for Japan's super-aging society. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio focused on elderly monitoring and safety, comprising three main categories: facility-grade monitoring systems (e-live, bed-exit sensors), home-based wandering detection devices (Family Call series, Ohosan Call with GPS), and communication aids for severely disabled individuals (MCTOS). Products integrate sensors, cameras, and communication technologies to alert caregivers and families when elderly or disabled individuals experience falls, wandering, or require assistance. The company also offers sensor-integrated bedding products (αPLA series, jointly developed with Taica) for pressure ulcer prevention and mobility detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eライブ: 次世代高齢者見守りシステム（見守り介護ロボット）。カメラとモニタリング機能を組み合わせた施設向けモニタリングシステム。
• 家族コールシリーズ
• お散歩コール
• くすりコール・ライト
• α PLA極シリーズ
• テクノス通信ナーシング
• テクノス通信ホーム
• テクノスドリーム
• テクノスHO記念館
• テクノスファーム

Products and services

• e-Live (eライブ) Elderly Monitoring System Next-generation comprehensive elderly monitoring system for care facilities that combines camera monitoring, bed-exit sensors, and a centralized monitoring dashboard. Designed to visualize the status of all residents in real time and improve caregiving efficiency.
• Bed-Exit Sensor (離床センサー) Hospital and care facility-grade pressure-sensitive sensor that detects when patients or residents leave their beds or attempt to stand, triggering a nurse call or caregiver alert. Includes multiple generations such as the X-Series.
• Family Call Series (家族コールシリーズ) Home-use wandering detection devices including Family Call 3, Family Call Wide (with GPS), and Family Call 3 Portable. Alerts families when elderly individuals with dementia wander or leave designated areas.
• Ohosan Call (お散歩コール) GPS-based wandering detection device for outdoor use that provides email and location notifications when elderly individuals leave or return home, helping families monitor loved ones with dementia.
• Kusuri Call Light (くすりコール・ライト) Medication adherence support device that reminds users to take medications and alerts caregivers when medication is not taken, supporting independent living at home for elderly individuals.
• αPLA Kiwami Series (αPLA 極シリーズ) Sensor-integrated mattress (αPLA Hp) and cushion (αPLA F) products co-developed with Taica Corporation that detect bed exits and sitting-up motions, helping prevent falls and pressure ulcers while reducing caregiver workload.
• MCTOS FX / MCTOS WX Communication aids for severely disabled individuals using minute bioelectric signals to enable yes/no communication with AI-powered response confirmation. MCTOS FX is a compact portable model and MCTOS WX includes built-in communication functionality.
• EMOS CX Electromyography (EMG) switch that detects muscle signals for device operation. Features wireless body-worn components for safety and comfort and can operate communication devices and computers.
• Care Robo Call (ケアロボコール) Care robot call system combining robot technology with nursing care functionality for enhanced monitoring and communication in care settings.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Taica Corporation (タイカ株式会社)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023TECHNOS Japan and Taica Corporation co-developed the αPLA Extreme series (αPLA Hp 極 and αPLA F Cushion 極), combining TECHNOS's monitoring sensor technology with Taica's pressure-sensitive material expertise. The products integrate pressure sensors within anti-bedsore mattresses and cushions to detect bed exits and falls. This is a product co-development partnership producing a joint brand product line.
• KDDI CorporationnotableTechnology or Integration · 2 March 2021KDDI Corporation featured a collaboration case study with TECHNOS Japan on their business website. KDDI provides telecommunications infrastructure that supports TECHNOS's connected devices (家族コールワイド, お散歩コール, くすりコール・ライト) which rely on mobile network connectivity for remote alerts and GPS tracking. A KDDI通信障害 (communication outage) in July 2022 affected multiple TECHNOS products, demonstrating the integration dependency.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LogicMark: US-listed PERS and medical alert company focused on personal emergency response and fall detection for seniors. Comparable to TECHNOS's Family Call wandering detection and home PERS offerings on product category and end-user use case.
• Securitas Healthcare (formerly Stanley Healthcare): Global provider of senior living safety and wandering detection solutions, including resident elopement and fall management products. Closely comparable to TECHNOS's Family Call wandering detection and bed-exit sensor lines on technology and use case.
• Tunstall Healthcare: UK-based global PERS and telecare provider offering elderly monitoring, fall detection, and connected care platforms. Comparable product architecture (sensors + central monitoring) to TECHNOS's Family Call series and e-Live system, with deeper international deployment.
• Koninklijke Philips N.V. (Lifeline PERS): Philips Lifeline is one of the most recognized PERS brands globally, offering medical alert and fall detection for elderly at home. Directly comparable to TECHNOS's Family Call series on end-user value proposition (emergency response for seniors living independently).
• Paramount Bed Holdings: Japan's leading hospital bed and medical equipment manufacturer, with an overlapping portfolio of bed-exit sensors, nurse-call integration, and elderly care facility solutions. Directly competes with TECHNOS in facility-grade fall-prevention and patient monitoring.
• Carecom Co., Ltd. Japanese specialist in elderly monitoring and emergency call systems for care facilities and senior housing, with overlapping PERS and wandering detection product lines aimed at the same Japanese long-term care insurance channel as TECHNOS.

Emerging players

• Essence SmartCare: IoT-based elderly monitoring and PERS vendor offering fall detection, activity monitoring, and remote care platforms. Closely comparable to TECHNOS's sensor + platform architecture, particularly the e-Live monitoring concept.

Broad incumbents

• Aisin Corporation: Large Japanese mobility and components group with a healthcare/living assistance division producing bed-exit sensors and care-support equipment. Operates in the same Japanese elderly care safety category but as part of a much broader industrial portfolio.
• Royal Philips (Patient Monitoring & Aging-in-Place): Global medtech incumbent with broad elderly monitoring, fall detection, and connected care offerings. Competes with TECHNOS only in selected facility monitoring deployments, but its scale and integrated platform strategy set the competitive ceiling.

Regional players

• Aiphone Co., Ltd. Japanese intercom and nurse-call system specialist with healthcare and elder-care communication and emergency call products. Overlaps with TECHNOS on nurse-call integration and facility communication lines within the Japanese market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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