MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Provides MOTHER Bracelet®︎ Device and Remote Health Monitoring System, REMONY, to TOPPAN Inc.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: MRM) announces that its subsidiary, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, is providing its remote health monitoring system, REMONY, and charging-free smart tracker device, MOTHER Bracelet, to TOPPAN's Electronics Division.
The MOTHER Bracelet is promoted as the world's first 24/7 recharge-free smart tracker, powered by temperature difference between body and air. It tracks five health metrics: heart rate, surface body temperature, step count, sleep, and calories burned. The REMONY system combines this bracelet with a gateway for automatic data synchronization and real-time management.
TOPPAN will implement this technology to monitor employee health, particularly focusing on workers living alone or on solo assignments, aiming for early detection and response to health abnormalities. This implementation aligns with TOPPAN's initiatives to ensure employee physical and mental well-being.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: MRM) annuncia che la sua controllata, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, sta fornendo il suo sistema di monitoraggio della salute a distanza, REMONY, e il dispositivo di tracciamento intelligente senza ricarica, MOTHER Bracelet, alla Divisione Elettronica di TOPPAN.
Il MOTHER Bracelet è promosso come il primo tracker intelligente al mondo che funziona 24 ore su 24 e 7 giorni su 7 senza necessità di ricarica, alimentato dalla differenza di temperatura tra il corpo e l'aria. Monitora cinque parametri di salute: frequenza cardiaca, temperatura corporea superficiale, conteggio dei passi, sonno e calorie bruciate. Il sistema REMONY combina questo braccialetto con un gateway per la sincronizzazione automatica dei dati e la gestione in tempo reale.
TOPPAN implementerà questa tecnologia per monitorare la salute dei dipendenti, concentrandosi in particolare su coloro che vivono da soli o che lavorano in assegnazioni isolate, con l'obiettivo di una rilevazione e risposta precoce a eventuali anomalie sanitarie. Questa implementazione è in linea con le iniziative di TOPPAN per garantire il benessere fisico e mentale dei dipendenti.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: MRM) anuncia que su filial, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, está proporcionando su sistema de monitoreo de salud remoto, REMONY, y el dispositivo rastreador inteligente sin necesidad de carga, MOTHER Bracelet, a la División Electrónica de TOPPAN.
El MOTHER Bracelet se promociona como el primer rastreador inteligente del mundo que funciona 24/7 sin necesidad de recarga, potenciado por la diferencia de temperatura entre el cuerpo y el aire. Monitorea cinco métricas de salud: frecuencia cardíaca, temperatura corporal superficial, conteo de pasos, sueño y calorías quemadas. El sistema REMONY combina esta pulsera con una puerta de enlace para la sincronización automática de datos y la gestión en tiempo real.
TOPPAN implementará esta tecnología para monitorear la salud de los empleados, enfocándose especialmente en aquellos que viven solos o en asignaciones individuales, con el objetivo de detectar y responder tempranamente a anormalidades en la salud. Esta implementación se alinea con las iniciativas de TOPPAN para asegurar el bienestar físico y mental de los empleados.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: MRM)은 그 자회사인 MEDIROM MOTHER Labs가 원격 건강 모니터링 시스템 REMONY와 충전이 필요 없는 스마트 추적 장치 MOTHER Bracelet를 TOPPAN의 전자 부서에 제공한다고 발표했습니다.
MOTHER Bracelet는 세계 최초의 24시간 7일 무충전 스마트 추적기로 홍보되며, 신체와 공기 간의 온도 차이를 이용해 작동합니다. 이 장치는 심박수, 표면 체온, 걸음 수, 수면 및 소모된 칼로리의 다섯 가지 건강 지표를 추적합니다. REMONY 시스템은 이 팔찌와 자동 데이터 동기화 및 실시간 관리를 위한 게이트웨이를 결합합니다.
TOPPAN은 이 기술을 직원 건강 모니터링에 적용하여, 특히 혼자 사는 직원이나 단독 과제로 일하는 직원들을 대상으로 건강 이상 징후를 조기에 발견하고 대응하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 구현은 직원의 신체적 및 정신적 웰빙을 보장하기 위한 TOPPAN의 이니셔티브와 일치합니다.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: MRM) annonce que sa filiale, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, fournit son système de surveillance de la santé à distance, REMONY, et son dispositif de suivi intelligent sans recharge, MOTHER Bracelet, à la Division Électronique de TOPPAN.
Le MOTHER Bracelet est présenté comme le premier tracker intelligent au monde fonctionnant 24 heures sur 24 et 7 jours sur 7 sans recharge, alimenté par la différence de température entre le corps et l'air. Il suit cinq indicateurs de santé : fréquence cardiaque, température corporelle superficielle, nombre de pas, sommeil et calories brûlées. Le système REMONY combine ce bracelet avec une passerelle pour la synchronisation automatique des données et la gestion en temps réel.
TOPPAN mettra en œuvre cette technologie pour surveiller la santé de ses employés, en se concentrant particulièrement sur ceux vivant seuls ou en mission individuelle, dans le but de détecter et de répondre rapidement aux anomalies de santé. Cette mise en œuvre s'aligne sur les initiatives de TOPPAN visant à garantir le bien-être physique et mental des employés.
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies (NASDAQ: MRM) gibt bekannt, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft MEDIROM MOTHER Labs ihr Fernüberwachungssystem REMONY sowie das ladungsfreie Smart-Tracker-Gerät MOTHER Bracelet an die Elektronikdivision von TOPPAN liefert.
Das MOTHER Bracelet wird als der weltweit erste 24/7-ladefreie Smart Tracker beworben, der durch den Temperaturunterschied zwischen Körper und Luft betrieben wird. Es verfolgt fünf Gesundheitsmetriken: Herzfrequenz, Oberflächentemperatur des Körpers, Schrittzahl, Schlaf und verbrannte Kalorien. Das REMONY-System kombiniert dieses Armband mit einem Gateway zur automatischen Datensynchronisation und Echtzeitverwaltung.
TOPPAN wird diese Technologie implementieren, um die Gesundheit der Mitarbeiter zu überwachen, wobei der Schwerpunkt insbesondere auf Beschäftigten liegt, die allein leben oder Soloeinsätze haben, um frühzeitig auf Gesundheitsanomalien reagieren zu können. Diese Implementierung steht im Einklang mit den Initiativen von TOPPAN, das körperliche und mentale Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter sicherzustellen.
- Partnership with major company TOPPAN for health monitoring technology deployment
- Unique product offering with world's first recharge-free smart tracker technology
- Expansion into corporate health monitoring market
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The partnership between MEDIROM and TOPPAN represents a strategic move into the corporate wellness technology market. The MOTHER Bracelet's unique recharge-free technology, powered by body temperature differential, solves a critical pain point in continuous health monitoring. This technological advantage gives MEDIROM a competitive edge in the
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The continuous data collection capability positions MEDIROM to build valuable health analytics datasets, which could become a significant revenue stream through licensing or AI-driven insights. This aligns with the growing trend of leveraging healthcare data for predictive analytics and personalized interventions.
The implementation of REMONY at TOPPAN addresses a growing corporate need for proactive employee health management, particularly for vulnerable populations like solo workers. The system's 24/7 monitoring capability enables early detection of health issues, potentially reducing workplace incidents and associated costs. Traditional wearables' recharging requirements create dangerous monitoring gaps that MOTHER Bracelet eliminates.
The five vital metrics tracked (heart rate, temperature, steps, sleep, calories) provide comprehensive health insights without being overly invasive. This balance is important for employee acceptance and sustained usage. The automatic data synchronization through dedicated gateways ensures reliable monitoring without requiring active user engagement, increasing the system's effectiveness for corporate health and safety compliance.
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Key growth catalysts include: 1) Potential expansion to other TOPPAN divisions beyond Electronics, 2) Cross-selling opportunities within Japan's corporate sector and 3) International market entry possibilities. The company's positioning at the intersection of hardware (MOTHER Bracelet), software (REMONY) and services (Re.Ra.Ku salons) creates multiple revenue streams and competitive barriers.
TOKYO, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIROM Healthcare technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: MRM) (“MEDIROM”), a health technology and holistic healthcare company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and led by CEO Kouji Eguchi, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, MEDIROM MOTHER Labs Inc. (“MOTHER Labs”) is now providing its remote health monitoring system, REMONY, and charging-free smart tracker device, MOTHER Bracelet®︎, to the Electronics Division of TOPPAN Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 7911).
In recent years, employee health management has shifted from being an individual’s responsibility to becoming one of the key priorities for companies. Since their founding, TOPPAN has consistently undertaken various initiatives to ensure the physical and mental well-being of their employees based on the core philosophy of respect for human beings. As part of TOPPAN’s efforts to promote employee health, creating a safe and secure living environment for employees living alone, such as those on solo assignments, has been one of the key initiatives. By utilizing REMONY, TOPPAN aims to establish an environment that enables early detection and prompt responses in the event of certain health abnormalities.
About the MOTHER Bracelet, Recharge-Free Smart Tracker
MOTHER Bracelet is the world’s first 24/7 recharge-free smart tracker, powered by advanced technology that generates electricity from the temperature difference between the body and the surrounding air. As it doesn’t require recharging, it eliminates the data loss that can occur when a device is taken off for recharging. This single device can record five fundamental health metrics: heart rate, surface body temperature, step count, sleep, and calories burned. https://mother-bracelet.com
About Remote Health Monitoring System - REMONY
“REMONY” remote health monitoring system, developed by MEDIROM MOTHER Labs, combines the wrist-worn recharge-free smart tracker MOTHER Bracelet with a dedicated gateway. The system enables automatic data synchronization and centralized real-time management. Health monitoring with conventional wearables often faces challenges due to data loss during device recharge period. However, MOTHER Bracelet measures user vital data in real-time 24/7 without needing removal for recharge. As a result, it allows prompt and early detection of health emergencies and accident prevention with high accuracy. The system is customizable for use in various industries, including elderly care, health monitoring for night shift workers, etc.
About MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
MEDIROM, a holistic healthcare company, operates over 300 wellness salons across Japan, Re.Ra.Ku® being its leading brand, and provides healthcare services. In 2015, MEDIROM entered the health tech business and launched new healthcare programs using an on-demand training app called “Lav®”, which is developed by MEDIROM. MEDIROM also entered the device business in 2020 and has developed a smart tracker “MOTHER Bracelet®”. In 2023, MEDIROM launched REMONY, a remote monitoring system for corporate clients, and has received orders from a broad range of industries, including nursing care, transportation, construction, and manufacturing, among others. MEDIROM hopes that its diverse health-related product and service offerings will help it collect and manage healthcare data from users and customers and enable it to become a leader in big data in the healthcare industry. For more information, visit https://medirom.co.jp/en
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About TOPPAN Inc.
TOPPAN Inc. develops solutions based on its printing technologies in Japan and internationally. It operates through three business segments: Information & Communication, Living & Industry, and Electronics. Its Information & Communication business offers securities, passbooks, cards, business forms, catalogs, and printed advertising media, as well as printed publication media, such as magazines and books, and business process outsourcing. The Living & Industry business provides packaging, including flexible packaging materials and folding cartons, rigid plastic products, inks, and transparent barrier films; and decor materials, such as decorative sheets and wallpapers. Its Electronics business offers LCD color filters, TFT-LCDs, antireflection films, photomasks, and semiconductor package products. TOPPAN Inc. is the core operating company of the TOPPAN Group, which was reorganized into a holding company structure in October 2023, 123 years after Toppan Printing was founded in Tokyo in 1900. https://www.toppan.com/en/
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