Addressing the 570,000 Nursing Staff Shortage by 2040: BSCode and Prof. Kodaira of Toyama College Launch Joint Research to Train Foreign Caregivers via NASGlass Smart Glasses
BSCode Inc. has launched a joint research project with Professor Tatsuo Kodaira of Toyama College to address the projected shortage of 570,000 nursing staff by 2040, focusing on pre-arrival training for foreign caregivers using 'NASGlass' smart glasses.
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## Addressing the 570,000 Nursing Staff Shortage by 2040
It is estimated that Japan will face a shortage of approximately 570,000 nursing care workers by 2040 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). While the need for foreign personnel is increasing, 'language barriers' and the 'cost of practical training' hinder them from becoming immediately productive in the field.
## Overview of the Joint Research
BSCode Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo), developer of the nursing care documentation system 'NASRECO' and the smart AI glasses 'NASGlass,' has launched a joint research project with Professor Tatsuo Kodaira of the Department of Health and Welfare at Toyama College. This research aims to build a practical educational model for nursing students and prospective workers prior to their arrival in Japan, utilizing NASGlass and NASRECO.
## Background and Objectives
Expanding the intake of foreign staff is an urgent task. However, post-arrival language communication difficulties and training costs impose a heavy burden on both facilities and staff.
BSCode believes that features implemented in NASRECO and NASGlass—including voice recognition, foreign language input, real-time translation, and AI assistant capabilities—can solve these issues. By allowing candidates to experience and learn tasks before they arrive, rather than relying solely on on-the-job training (OJT) in Japan, the company aims to significantly accelerate their readiness.
## Future Outlook
This model is versatile and applicable to collaborations with overseas nursing agencies and the promotion of Japanese-style care. Moving forward, the company plans to pursue international academic presentations and accumulate global evidence.
## Comment from Director Utagawa
"We want to feed academic insights back into our products to contribute to an environment where both Japanese and foreign staff can work with peace of mind. When technology removes barriers, the nursing field will change dramatically."
## Recent Activities
On May 23, 2026, BSCode participated as a guest speaker at a developers' salon hosted by Rokid, presenting case studies on the use of smart glasses in the nursing and agricultural sectors.
It is estimated that Japan will face a shortage of approximately 570,000 nursing care workers by 2040 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare). While the need for foreign personnel is increasing, 'language barriers' and the 'cost of practical training' hinder them from becoming immediately productive in the field.
## Overview of the Joint Research
BSCode Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo), developer of the nursing care documentation system 'NASRECO' and the smart AI glasses 'NASGlass,' has launched a joint research project with Professor Tatsuo Kodaira of the Department of Health and Welfare at Toyama College. This research aims to build a practical educational model for nursing students and prospective workers prior to their arrival in Japan, utilizing NASGlass and NASRECO.
## Background and Objectives
Expanding the intake of foreign staff is an urgent task. However, post-arrival language communication difficulties and training costs impose a heavy burden on both facilities and staff.
BSCode believes that features implemented in NASRECO and NASGlass—including voice recognition, foreign language input, real-time translation, and AI assistant capabilities—can solve these issues. By allowing candidates to experience and learn tasks before they arrive, rather than relying solely on on-the-job training (OJT) in Japan, the company aims to significantly accelerate their readiness.
## Future Outlook
This model is versatile and applicable to collaborations with overseas nursing agencies and the promotion of Japanese-style care. Moving forward, the company plans to pursue international academic presentations and accumulate global evidence.
## Comment from Director Utagawa
"We want to feed academic insights back into our products to contribute to an environment where both Japanese and foreign staff can work with peace of mind. When technology removes barriers, the nursing field will change dramatically."
## Recent Activities
On May 23, 2026, BSCode participated as a guest speaker at a developers' salon hosted by Rokid, presenting case studies on the use of smart glasses in the nursing and agricultural sectors.
FAQ
BSCodeと富山短期大学の共同研究の目的は何ですか？
2040年に約57万人不足すると予測される介護職員の確保に向け、スマートAIグラスを活用し、日本入国前の外国人介護学生に対し現場対応力を育成する教育モデルを構築・実証することです。
共同研究で活用される技術は何ですか？
BSCodeが提供する、50カ国以上の多言語音声入力に対応した介護看護記録システム「NASRECO」と、リアルタイム翻訳や音声アシスタント機能を備えたスマートAIグラス「NASGlass」が活用されます。
なぜ入国前の教育が必要なのですか？
来日後の現場OJTにおける「言語の壁」や「教育コスト」が外国人スタッフと施設側の負担となっており、入国前からテクノロジーを用いて実務を習得させることで、即戦力化を前倒しするためです。
この教育モデルの汎用性はどのようなものですか？
国内での活用にとどまらず、海外の介護人材派遣・養成機関との連携や、日本式介護の国際的な普及にも応用できる汎用性を持つと期待されています。
BSCodeは最近どのような活動を行いましたか？
2026年5月23日にRokid主催の開発者限定サロンにゲスト企業として登壇し、スマートグラスを活用した介護・農業分野での活用事例を発表しました。