Pontosense & Hokkai Choseikai launch privacy-preserving sensing project in Kitahiroshima City. Last updated: March 22, 2026 9:09 pm KITAHIROSHIMA, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN, March 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ - Pontosense Inc., a company specializing in privacy-preserving wireless sensing technology, today announced the launch of a demonstration project with Hokkai Choseikai Social Welfare Corporation at the Community Support Center Tomoni in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido. - Advertisement - Discover more GPS & Navigation Security Products & Services City & Local Guides This project is being conducted under Scrum Ventures' HFX program, which promotes collaboration between global technology companies and local communities in Japan. Kitahiroshima City participates in the program and supports the initiative through coordination and collaboration. The project will introduce Pontosense's wireless sensing technology, which detects human motion and safety-related events without the use of cameras or microphones, thereby preserving personal privacy. In this demonstration, the system will be deployed to support the monitoring of older adults living independently, with the aim of evaluating its effectiveness in enhancing safety and enabling remote awareness for families, while maintaining dignity and privacy. - Advertisement - Discover more Travel Guides & Travelogues Tourist Destinations Vehicle & Traffic Safety Japan is experiencing a continued increase in its aging population, and local communities are exploring new approaches to support aging in place while addressing caregiving workforce constraints. This project seeks to assess how sensing technology can complement existing care frameworks and contribute to safer living environments in both residential and community settings. "We are honored to collaborate with Hokkai Choseikai Social Welfare Corporation through the HFX program," said Travis Peterson, Chief Commercial Officer of Pontosense. "Through this initiative, we aim to contribute to solutions that support both independence and safety for older adults." The system is designed for ease of installation and is suitable for deployment across private homes, care facilities, and community-based support centers. Installation at the Community Support Center Tomoni was completed on February 25, 2026. A final report summarizing the outcomes of the approximately three-month demonstration period will be prepared upon completion of the project. About Community Support Center Tomoni Community Support Center Tomoni is a local facility in Kitahiroshima City that provides consultation and support services for older residents and their families, working with healthcare providers and community organizations. About Hokkai Choseikai Social Welfare Corporation Hokkai Choseikai is a social welfare corporation engaged in the provision of care and support services for older adults in the Hokkaido region. About Scrum Ventures Scrum Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in San Francisco and Tokyo that invests in early-stage technology companies and supports collaboration between startups and large corporations through innovation programs and strategic partnerships. About Pontosense Pontosense develops privacy-preserving wireless sensing technology that detects human motion, presence, and vital signs without cameras or microphones. The technology supports applications including aging-in-place monitoring, fall detection, telehealth insights, and safety systems. For information about Pontosense, please visit: https://www.pontosense.com - Advertisement - Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

Pontosense and Care Daily unite to advance intelligent, privacy-first care at home and in communities. Pontosense joins the Care Daily Alliance to deliver real-time fall detection, wellness insights, and pattern recognition that support independent living for people of all ages Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. November 3, 2025 - Pontosense, a global leader in privacy-first contactless sensing, announced that its radar-based Silver Shield system is now integrated with Care Daily, an AI-powered Ambient Operating System that unites the Care Daily Alliance of home- and community-focused solutions. The collaboration equips families, support teams, and care organizations with a data-driven foundation that enhances safety, reduces costs, and supports independence for people of all ages, including individuals with disabilities. "At Pontosense, we believe technology should enhance life and protect the vulnerable without compromising dignity," said Alex Qi, CEO of Pontosense. "Our mission is to create invisible intelligence that quietly saves lives by detecting danger, predicting risk, and preserving independence. Together with Care Daily, we are bringing this mission into homes and communities worldwide and making proactive, compassionate support possible for every family." Built on patented radar and AI, Pontosense Silver Shield provides real-time fall detection, wellness tracking, and behavioural insights without cameras, microphones, or wearables. It installs quickly and has been validated with industry-leading accuracy. Families and care organizations can anticipate needs, reduce risk, and deliver proactive, data-informed support across diverse living environments. The integration with Care Daily's open ecosystem routes ambient behavioural and mobility signals from the living environment into Care Daily's agentic Ambient Assistants. Organizations gain personalized care pathways, predictive alerts such as fall risk or changes in daily routines, and coordinated workflows that span families, caregivers, and professional teams. Ambient data becomes actionable insights that enable earlier intervention and scaled support. "Every home should support independent living while protecting privacy, including in bedrooms and bathrooms," said David Moss, CEO of Care Daily. "With Pontosense Silver Shield deeply curated into Care Daily's Ambient Operating System, homes and communities gain intelligence that recognizes patterns, identifies declines, and knows when help is needed without a button press. Ambient sensing can be proactive and life changing while preserving the privacy that makes a home feel like home." The partnership between Pontosense and Care Daily advances an open ecosystem for ambient intelligence that helps people and teams deliver better support with privacy first. Ambient assistants give the home an always-on awareness, recognize changes in daily patterns, and route the right alert to the right person at the right time. Pontosense contactless fall detection and wellness monitoring, combined with Care Daily's Ambient Operating System, reduce caregiver burden and support independence across PACE programs, IDD services, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and community-based care. This open ecosystem invites innovators to contribute solutions and deliver compassionate, data-informed support across homes and communities. About Pontosense Pontosense develops privacy-first, contactless sensing technology that enhances lives and protects the vulnerable. By combining wireless engineering with AI, Pontosense transforms everyday spaces into intelligent, protective environments. Its flagship solution, Silver Shield, gives families and care providers real-time safety and wellness insights. The broader platform extends into automotive and wellness applications worldwide. About Care Daily Care Daily is a white label ready, AI-powered Ambient Operating System that unites a large open alliance of products and data sources to turn homes and communities into intelligent spaces for proactive care and wellness. Organizations can hire Ambient Assistants that help enhance safety, optimize staffing, and empower seniors and individuals with disabilities to live longer, healthier lives. Care Daily is a U.S. National Institute on Aging portfolio company recognized for scientific validation of AI-driven caregiving, particularly in support of families caring for loved ones with dementia. Learn more at www.CareDaily.ai.