【Construction Industry News】HACARUS releases beta version of app that supports KY activities with AI.

【News 2023/5/16】AI automatically extracts danger points from work conditions and construction site images to support workers' safety activities.

◆Preventing the Stagnation and Formalization of KY Activities HACARUS Inc. released the beta version of its app "HACARUS Workplace Safety for KY," which supports KY (hazard prediction) activities in industries such as construction and manufacturing, on May 8, and launched the product website. Safety management on-site in industries like manufacturing and construction is conducted through daily KY activities, but stagnation and formalization have been pointed out as issues. It is also a challenge that workers with less experience may not be able to properly identify hazardous points. In this app, AI automatically extracts hazardous points from work conditions and camera images of construction sites, preventing the personalization and formalization of KY activities. Additionally, it displays past labor accident cases from similar work to reduce labor accident risks. KY sheets can be created on the app for immediate sharing, and they can also be saved as PDFs or submitted and managed on paper. Furthermore, handwritten signatures can be added to confirm that workers have conducted the KY process. ◆Improving the Beta Version and Providing the Official Version Around July The company is recruiting businesses to use the beta version and plans to make improvements and developments based on their feedback. The official version is expected to be launched around July 2023.

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Details of the FaceMe Security 8.3 Update < Revamped UX for Action & Alert Rule Settings > Previously, individual settings were required for each action even under the same rule. By completely overhauling the UI and UX, we have transformed the operation screen to allow for intuitive and efficient configuration. ▶ Key Update Points - Multiple actions (notifications, access control, VMS integration, etc.) can now be configured under a single rule. - The settings screen has been consolidated into a single page, allowing for an overview and editing of the entire configuration at a glance. < Enhanced Integration Features with Face Terminal (Facial Recognition Terminal) > FaceMe Security integrates with the MSK Knoctoi series (Standard/Lite), enabling door opening and closing based on facial recognition results without the need for additional devices. This update allows for detailed configuration of door opening and closing rules based on location, time of day, and groups of individuals, enabling more flexible access management tailored to on-site operations. ▶ Expected Implementation Scenarios - All employees can enter the entrance, while only administrators can enter specific areas at night, etc.

[To the owners of parking lots and parking lot construction companies] "I’m worried about not colliding with pedestrians when exiting the parking lot..." Among vehicle entrances to parking lots, stores, residences, and factories, those particularly facing sidewalks or roadways are expected to pose risks of dangerous incidents such as collisions with pedestrians or between vehicles. To alleviate such concerns, Hotron proposes a [Vehicle Exit Warning Sensor] that detects vehicle departures using various sensors and alerts the surroundings with LED lights and buzzers. The device consists of a simple configuration of "Sensor" + "Controller" + "Switching Power Supply (24V)" + "LED Rotating Light." *Please note that a separate control panel is required to include the controller and switching power supply (24V) when using the exit warning system. *We kindly ask that customers arrange for the switching power supply (24V), LED rotating light, control panel, circuit breakers, etc. Since it can be retrofitted, it can also be used for existing parking lot entrances. We hope this will contribute to safer vehicle passage for everyone. ◎ For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

We will introduce the implementation results of the sensor technology developed by the Hotron Group, which has been cultivated over more than half a century, through customer case studies. In addition to automatic door sensors, we also offer a wide range of vehicle detection sensors and nursing/care sensors. Many implementation examples are also presented, so please take a look at the case study page.

As lightweight materials such as CFRP and GFRP, FRP continues to be expected as a next-generation structural material. In this research, we successfully devised and prototyped a groundbreaking molding method that replaces the role of gas in an autoclave with thermally expandable microcapsules, making it simple and not limited by volume. We attempted a new FRP molding method that does not use an autoclave, utilizing the thermally expandable microcapsules discovered in this research, and achieved favorable results. In addition to cost reduction, the absence of volume restrictions allows for applications in ultra-large molded products that were previously unimaginable, thus expanding the range of applications. For more details, please refer to the related materials.

Technoa Co., Ltd. will relocate its Tokyo headquarters to the new address below starting September 8, 2025 (Monday). We will continue to strive to provide better services to our customers at the new office. We kindly ask for your continued support and patronage. Relocation Date: We will start operations at the new address from September 8, 2025 (Monday). Please note that we will continue regular operations at the current address until 5:30 PM on September 5 (Friday). New Address: 10th Floor, G-7 Building, 7-16-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 TEL: 03-6698-2045 FAX: 03-6698-2046 Access: Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Tsukiji Market Station on the Toei Oedo Line Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Higashi-Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and Toei Asakusa Line Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Shimbashi Station on the JR Line