Bringing DX and Peace of Mind to Rental Housing: Livmo Inc. Partners with R65 to Introduce 'Rakumori', an Elderly Monitoring Service Using Electricity Data
Livmo Inc. has introduced 'Rakumori', a privacy-friendly elderly monitoring service developed by R65 that uses smart meter electricity data to prevent lonely deaths and support senior housing.
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Livmo Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates a rental management and brokerage business, will introduce and begin providing 'Rakumori', a monitoring service that utilizes electricity usage data provided by R65 Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter 'R65'). The goal is to provide a safe living environment for the elderly and maintain the asset value of managed properties.
## Background of Introduction: Challenges Surrounding 'Housing' for the Elderly
Currently, the number of single elderly households in Japan is steadily increasing, making 'elderly tenancy' an unavoidable theme in the rental housing market.
However, for property owners and management companies, the risk of a property becoming stigmatized due to a 'lonely death' and the associated restoration costs remains high. This results in the challenge of 'housing support' where elderly tenancies are restricted.
To solve these challenges using technology and create an environment where the elderly can continue living safely in their familiar neighborhoods, our company decided to introduce 'Rakumori', a monitoring service that requires no construction and respects privacy.
## What is the Monitoring Service 'Rakumori'?
'Rakumori' is a service that analyzes electricity usage data obtained from smart meters installed in homes and automatically performs safety checks when anomalies are detected.
Based on accurate data provided through power companies nationwide, it has the following features:
- Protection of Privacy: By not installing cameras or infrared sensors, it does not give the feeling of being monitored and respects the normal daily life of the tenants.
- No Installation Work Required: Because it uses existing smart meters, there is absolutely no need for troublesome indoor wiring work or equipment installation.
- Early Detection of Anomalies and Automatic Response: If an anomaly is detected, such as no change in electricity usage for 24 hours, the system automatically makes a safety confirmation phone call. Notifications are sent to the management company or family only if there is no response, allowing for quick and reliable situation checks.
## Benefits of This Introduction
- Peace of Mind for Tenants and Families: By having technology monitor safety 24/7/365, it relieves the anxiety of families living far away.
- Reduction of Economic Risk for Owners: Enabling early discovery minimizes potential indoor damage in the event of an incident. Furthermore, by attaching compensation such as 'lonely death insurance', the risks of rent loss and restoration costs associated with stigmatized properties are significantly reduced.
- Smoother Tenancy Screening: By offering a solid monitoring system paired with financial compensation, it becomes easier to gain the understanding of owners who were previously cautious about tenancies, thereby expanding housing opportunities for the senior generation.
## Future Outlook
We have made confronting the essence of 'living' the starting point of our business.
As people age, invisible walls arise when searching for housing.
...
## Background of Introduction: Challenges Surrounding 'Housing' for the Elderly
Currently, the number of single elderly households in Japan is steadily increasing, making 'elderly tenancy' an unavoidable theme in the rental housing market.
However, for property owners and management companies, the risk of a property becoming stigmatized due to a 'lonely death' and the associated restoration costs remains high. This results in the challenge of 'housing support' where elderly tenancies are restricted.
To solve these challenges using technology and create an environment where the elderly can continue living safely in their familiar neighborhoods, our company decided to introduce 'Rakumori', a monitoring service that requires no construction and respects privacy.
## What is the Monitoring Service 'Rakumori'?
'Rakumori' is a service that analyzes electricity usage data obtained from smart meters installed in homes and automatically performs safety checks when anomalies are detected.
Based on accurate data provided through power companies nationwide, it has the following features:
- Protection of Privacy: By not installing cameras or infrared sensors, it does not give the feeling of being monitored and respects the normal daily life of the tenants.
- No Installation Work Required: Because it uses existing smart meters, there is absolutely no need for troublesome indoor wiring work or equipment installation.
- Early Detection of Anomalies and Automatic Response: If an anomaly is detected, such as no change in electricity usage for 24 hours, the system automatically makes a safety confirmation phone call. Notifications are sent to the management company or family only if there is no response, allowing for quick and reliable situation checks.
## Benefits of This Introduction
- Peace of Mind for Tenants and Families: By having technology monitor safety 24/7/365, it relieves the anxiety of families living far away.
- Reduction of Economic Risk for Owners: Enabling early discovery minimizes potential indoor damage in the event of an incident. Furthermore, by attaching compensation such as 'lonely death insurance', the risks of rent loss and restoration costs associated with stigmatized properties are significantly reduced.
- Smoother Tenancy Screening: By offering a solid monitoring system paired with financial compensation, it becomes easier to gain the understanding of owners who were previously cautious about tenancies, thereby expanding housing opportunities for the senior generation.
## Future Outlook
We have made confronting the essence of 'living' the starting point of our business.
As people age, invisible walls arise when searching for housing.
...