Day Service for Severely Disabled Children "Otto Pottos" Opens in Saginomiya, Nakano-ku, May 2026
NPO Mihara-iro opened its second day service facility, "Otto Pottos," for children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and medical care needs in Saginomiya, Nakano-ku, on May 1, 2026. It features AI and robot-assisted developmental support and community collaboration, offering pickup services for children aged 0-18.
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Specific Non-Profit Organization Mihara-iro (Headquarters: 4-10-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Representative Director: Takahiro Kikuchi, hereinafter "NPO Mihara-iro"), which supports children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities, children requiring medical care, and their families, opened its second day service facility for children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and children requiring medical care, "Otto Pottos," in Saginomiya, Nakano-ku, on May 1, 2026.
**Utilization of communication robots and AI technology**
Similar to their first facility, "Day Service for Severely Disabled Children Patto Potto," the new facility "Otto Pottos" utilizes state-of-the-art robots such as Lovot, ArmWanda, Kachaka, and Alexa, as well as TV game consoles, generative AI technology, and AI video analysis technology for habilitation and developmental support. ICT tools are used to digitize communication with parents, reducing their burden.
**A slightly stylish environment where children can play freely and grow with the community**
The facility provides an environment where children can grow in a slightly stylish setting while playing freely and growing together with the community. There is also an outdoor space, allowing for flexible activities. Adjacent to an elementary school, the facility collaborates with local neighborhood associations and the community to participate in various events and interactions, further expanding the scope of habilitation.
Otto Pottos Interior
**Pickup service available from your home or special needs school**
Pickup services are available from homes throughout Nakano-ku, eastern Suginami-ku, southeastern Nerima-ku, Tokyo Metropolitan Eifuku Gakuen, and Tokyo Metropolitan Shimura Gakuen. Children can enjoy their journey in cute and cool wagon vehicles.
Pat Pink Go (Pat Pink Car)
**Target audience: Children aged 0 to 18 with severe motor and intellectual disabilities or requiring medical care**
The target audience is children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and children requiring medical care. Please consult us even if your child requires intensive medical care. Parents and support coordinators are encouraged to contact us via our website.
**Utilization of communication robots and AI technology**
Similar to their first facility, "Day Service for Severely Disabled Children Patto Potto," the new facility "Otto Pottos" utilizes state-of-the-art robots such as Lovot, ArmWanda, Kachaka, and Alexa, as well as TV game consoles, generative AI technology, and AI video analysis technology for habilitation and developmental support. ICT tools are used to digitize communication with parents, reducing their burden.
**A slightly stylish environment where children can play freely and grow with the community**
The facility provides an environment where children can grow in a slightly stylish setting while playing freely and growing together with the community. There is also an outdoor space, allowing for flexible activities. Adjacent to an elementary school, the facility collaborates with local neighborhood associations and the community to participate in various events and interactions, further expanding the scope of habilitation.
Otto Pottos Interior
**Pickup service available from your home or special needs school**
Pickup services are available from homes throughout Nakano-ku, eastern Suginami-ku, southeastern Nerima-ku, Tokyo Metropolitan Eifuku Gakuen, and Tokyo Metropolitan Shimura Gakuen. Children can enjoy their journey in cute and cool wagon vehicles.
Pat Pink Go (Pat Pink Car)
**Target audience: Children aged 0 to 18 with severe motor and intellectual disabilities or requiring medical care**
The target audience is children with severe motor and intellectual disabilities and children requiring medical care. Please consult us even if your child requires intensive medical care. Parents and support coordinators are encouraged to contact us via our website.