Trend Master Co., Ltd. (President, Atsushi Nakata / hereafter, Trend Master), which plans, manufactures and sells communication robots for the elderly, announced that the cumulative sales of its own communication robot group have reached 10. did. Sales period, in seven years in September 2012 from October 10, the breakdown is, Nadenade cat Series 2019 million units, Nadenade dog Series 9 million units, Hello and baby Series 7 million units It has become. This is the largest number of communication robots for the elderly in the Japanese market in the world.
Trend Master aims to enhance the mental care of the elderly by sending out communication robots for the elderly to the world, and to facilitate relationships with family members, local residents, and friends so that a symbiotic society can be achieved. We will work to realize
Currently, in the field of welfare for the elderly such as nursing homes, while physical care and rehabilitation are performed,
Psychological care often depends on the ability of the caregiver, but using communication robots,
Research and verification of the improvement of the psychological and emotional aspects of the elderly and the effect of promoting communication with family members and caregivers have become popular. Although it is a developing market, the "Watching / Communication" item will be added to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare priority items for the welfare of the elderly, and the market will expand.
As a major company develops and introduces high-performance and expensive robots, the trend master's role is simple, cute, easy to handle and affordable. I was able to sell the number.
Eligible people are not only those who are in facilities for the elderly, but also those who are at home. In addition to the death of his companion, he was also preceded by pets, and with fewer conversations with friends and neighbors, many of them continue to live alone, making them feel like they are living with pets again. Accepted on behalf of pets.
Below are some of the comments we received from surveys and letters while selling 0 units.
・ I think this cat has life.
・ I have lived with cats for many years and have been lonely every day before cats, but I am happy to live with this cat.
・ I lived with a pet, but gave up because I could not take care of them. I'm glad that this cat came.
It is also welcomed by active seniors and families with children. We received a lot of comments from people who could not keep pets due to housing conditions, allergies, and heavy care.
・ I live in an apartment where pets are not allowed. I have a cat as a pet.
・ I bought it for myself, but my grandson came to play and we had a fight. I will order 2 more animals.
・ My daughter is allergic to cats, so I bought Nadeneko-chan. I'm always sleeping together
The strength of Trend Master is its extensive selection of products for individual tastes. For cat lovers, the cat series, and for dog lovers, the dog series. For those who like children, we offer a baby series, and you can choose a robot that suits each consumer and user.
In the future, aiming to sell 100 million communication robots for the elderly, we will proactively develop our business while strengthening collaboration with AI, IOT, communication companies, infrastructure companies, and new sales channels. .
<Product overview XNUMX>
New product / Nadeshikoneko DXXNUMX
A cat-shaped robot that makes a cat's voice when it is stroked. The coat is fluffy and kitten-sized.
Product name: "Nade Nade-Cho DXXNUMX" XNUMX points Russian Blue-chan, Shamu-chan, Ameshi-chan
Price: XNUMX yen each (tax included)
Set contents: Nadeshikoneko DXXNUMX main unit / instruction manual
Product size: WXNUMX x HXNUMX x DXNUMX mm
Product weight: XNUMXg
Release date: September XNUMX, XNUMX
Target age: XNUMX years old
Handling place: Nursing goods store, department store toy department, Web store, catalog TV mail order, etc.
Annual sales target: XNUMX
Copyright notation: (C) TRENDMASTER
Batteries used: XNUMX x AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
<Product Overview XNUMX> Nade Nendoroid Akita Inu
A dog-shaped robot that slaps in the voice of a dog when it is stroked and responds when called.
Product name: Nade Nade-chan Akita Inu HACHI "
Price: 9,878 yen each (tax included)
Set contents: Nade Nade-chan Akita Inu HACHI main unit, instruction manual
Product size: WXNUMX x HXNUMX x DXNUMX mm
Product weight: XNUMXg
Release date: February XNUMX, XNUMX
Target age: XNUMX years old
Handling place: Nursing care goods store, department store toy department, Web sales, catalog TV mail order, etc.
Annual sales target: XNUMX
Copyright notation: (C) TRENDMASTER
Batteries used: XNUMX x AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
<Product Overview XNUMX> Hello baby
A baby robot that hugs and talks with ease, and answers when you talk to it.
Product Name: "Hello baby" XNUMX-point boy, girl
Price: XNUMX yen each (tax included)
The set includes: Hello baby body Operating Instructions
Product size: WXNUMX x HXNUMX x DXNUMX mm
Product weight: XNUMXg
Release date: October XNUMX, XNUMX
Target age: XNUMX years old
Handling place: Nursing care goods store, department store toy department, Web sales, catalog TV mail order, etc.
Annual sales target: XNUMX
Copyright notation: (C) TRENDMASTER
Batteries used: XNUMX x AAA alkaline batteries (sold separately)
