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Euphoria's Innovative Heatstroke Prevention Solution

In a bold move to address rising concerns about heatstroke among construction workers, Euphoria, a sports tech company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has developed a cutting-edge solution utilizing Google's generative AI, Gemini, along with Google Cloud services. The solution aims to screen heatstroke risks for workers engaged in high-temperature environments, particularly on construction sites, starting its implementation at Okumura Corporation's site in Abeno, Osaka.

Background of Development

The issue of heatstroke has become increasingly significant in recent years, particularly with the rising temperatures observed during summer months. Starting June 1, 2025, regulations mandating heatstroke prevention measures in the workplace will take effect, pressing companies to devise specific strategies ensuring the safety and health of their employees. Particularly in the construction industry, where wearing wearable devices can be cumbersome due to the nature of the work, there has been an urgent need for simpler yet effective solutions.

Euphoria has a rich history in supporting top athletes and sports teams through their platform, ONE TAP SPORTS, focusing on performance management, injury prevention, and conditioning. The comprehensive data and scientific knowledge accumulated in managing hydration and condition changes in hot environments can be adapted to combat heatstroke in general labor environments. Capitalizing on this successful knowledge base, Euphoria collaborated with Okumura Corporation, recognized for its expertise in safety management on construction sites, to create a new heatstroke prevention solution aligned with on-site needs.

Features of the Solution:

Streamlined Screening via Weight Measurement

Workers can now easily screen their heatstroke risk without requiring specialized sensors or wearable devices. They only need to measure their body weight three times a day—upon arrival, before breaks, and before leaving. This minimizes the operational burden on-site while enabling continuous monitoring.

Data-Driven Analysis from Sports Science

Using acquired data through the operation of ONE TAP SPORTS with numerous elite athletes and teams, Euphoria can precisely evaluate heatstroke risk levels based on weight loss, sweat volume, and hydration changes, correlating them with fatigue levels through a sports science-based analytical logic.

Personalized Insights from Gemini AI

Utilizing the gathered condition data, body weight measurements, and weather information, Google’s Gemini AI provides real-time tailored advice for each worker. This includes recommendations on hydration needs and guidelines for preventing heatstroke, like optimal break times and salt intake suggestions. Consequently, this allows for the implementation of customized preventive measures according to each worker's conditions.

Future Endeavors

As the heatstroke season approaches, Euphoria intends to expand the implementation of this solution beyond Okumura Corporation's construction sites to various high-risk industries including manufacturing, transportation, and outdoor events, where continuous wear of devices is unfeasible. Euphoria is dedicated to fostering an environment where all workers can safely and healthily undertake their responsibilities.

Testimonials

Sosuke Ida, Head of SMB & Startup at Google Cloud Japan expressed his enthusiasm for Euphoria's proactive approach to mitigating heatstroke with their solution powered by Gemini AI and Google Cloud services. He affirmed the potential for enhanced safety for each worker utilizing the solution at Okumura Corporation. He looks forward to further technological support for Euphoria, aiding the solution's broader industry adoption.

Makoto Miyata, Co-CEO of Euphoria, remarked on the excitement of leveraging their conditioning management expertise gained from the sports sector to contribute towards solving the societal challenge of heatstroke on construction sites. He emphasized the powerful support technology can provide to ensure worker safety and health.

About Euphoria

Founded in 2008, Euphoria is committed to resolving challenges in the sports industry through technology, supporting athletes' conditioning and injury prevention. They offer a SaaS data management system, ONE TAP SPORTS, a digital transformation platform for school operations, Sgrum, and a training record app, SportsMate, aiming to maximize the potential of diverse individuals through technological innovation.

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