enstem's 'Nobi for Driver' Selected for Full Implementation at Nihon Kotsu
enstem announced the full-scale implementation of its wearable driver service 'Nobi for Driver' at Nihon Kotsu's Kasai office, along with trials at 6 other locations, aiming to improve safety management.
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enstem Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kandai Yamamoto; hereinafter "enstem") has announced the full-scale introduction of its wearable service for drivers, "Nobi for Driver," at the pioneer sales office of Nihon Kotsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuharu Wakabayashi; hereinafter "Nihon Kotsu"). In addition, trials have started at six other Nihon Kotsu offices, expanding the deployment base.
With this, the introduction and verification of "Nobi for Driver" will proceed across all seven taxi sales offices directly operated by Nihon Kotsu.
This initiative aims to focus on the "signs of changes in physical condition" on the frontlines of operational safety, which have been difficult to grasp through conventional driving data and roll calls alone. It aims to ensure the peace of mind of the drivers themselves, and to streamline and improve the quality of safety management by administrators. At the Kasai office, where it was introduced in advance, the potential for practical application on the frontlines was confirmed through actual operation, leading to the decision for full-scale implementation.
Background: Implementing practical preparations for health-related accidents on the frontlines
In the transportation industry, responding to accident risks caused by illness and changes in physical condition has become a major issue. On the other hand, there is a demand for a mechanism that can be incorporated into daily operation management to counter these "invisible risks" without excessively increasing the burden on the frontlines.
About the decision for full implementation and expansion of trials
Based on the verification results obtained through operations at the Kasai office, the decision has been made to fully implement the system. Furthermore, trials will commence at six other offices to proceed with cross-base verification.
Full Implementation:
- Target office: Kasai Office (pioneer deployment base)
Trials:
- Target offices: Itabashi Office, Akabane Office, Senju Office, Shinagawa Office, Shinkiba Office, Mitaka Office (Total of 6 bases, 180 vehicles)
Future: Further promotion of deployment in the taxi industry
Based on the insights gained through the initiative with Nihon Kotsu, enstem will promote the advancement of safety management and the social implementation of countermeasures against health-related risks in the taxi industry. While translating this into a form that can be sustained on the frontlines, enstem will expand initiatives that lead to the peace of mind of drivers and the safety of users throughout the entire industry.
About "Nobi for Driver"
"Nobi for Driver" utilizes biometric information acquired from wearable devices worn by drivers to visualize signs of changes in physical condition and drowsiness. It encourages drivers' self-care while supporting appropriate outreach and decision-making by administrators.
Company Profile
enstem Co., Ltd.
- Location: 3F, 3-21-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: CEO Kandai Yamamoto
- Business description: Development and provision of health and safety management platforms for non-desk workers
With this, the introduction and verification of "Nobi for Driver" will proceed across all seven taxi sales offices directly operated by Nihon Kotsu.
This initiative aims to focus on the "signs of changes in physical condition" on the frontlines of operational safety, which have been difficult to grasp through conventional driving data and roll calls alone. It aims to ensure the peace of mind of the drivers themselves, and to streamline and improve the quality of safety management by administrators. At the Kasai office, where it was introduced in advance, the potential for practical application on the frontlines was confirmed through actual operation, leading to the decision for full-scale implementation.
Background: Implementing practical preparations for health-related accidents on the frontlines
In the transportation industry, responding to accident risks caused by illness and changes in physical condition has become a major issue. On the other hand, there is a demand for a mechanism that can be incorporated into daily operation management to counter these "invisible risks" without excessively increasing the burden on the frontlines.
About the decision for full implementation and expansion of trials
Based on the verification results obtained through operations at the Kasai office, the decision has been made to fully implement the system. Furthermore, trials will commence at six other offices to proceed with cross-base verification.
Full Implementation:
- Target office: Kasai Office (pioneer deployment base)
Trials:
- Target offices: Itabashi Office, Akabane Office, Senju Office, Shinagawa Office, Shinkiba Office, Mitaka Office (Total of 6 bases, 180 vehicles)
Future: Further promotion of deployment in the taxi industry
Based on the insights gained through the initiative with Nihon Kotsu, enstem will promote the advancement of safety management and the social implementation of countermeasures against health-related risks in the taxi industry. While translating this into a form that can be sustained on the frontlines, enstem will expand initiatives that lead to the peace of mind of drivers and the safety of users throughout the entire industry.
About "Nobi for Driver"
"Nobi for Driver" utilizes biometric information acquired from wearable devices worn by drivers to visualize signs of changes in physical condition and drowsiness. It encourages drivers' self-care while supporting appropriate outreach and decision-making by administrators.
Company Profile
enstem Co., Ltd.
- Location: 3F, 3-21-1 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Representative: CEO Kandai Yamamoto
- Business description: Development and provision of health and safety management platforms for non-desk workers