Impact-Absorbing Floor & Mat 'Koroyawa®' Series to Reduce Fracture Risk During Falls, Latest Sensor Type 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III' Officially Launched Today
Magic Shields Co., Ltd. has officially launched the 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III', the latest model in its 'Koroyawa®' series of impact-absorbing floors and mats designed to reduce fracture risk during falls, starting today, April 30, 2026. This product addresses the social issue of hip fractures in the elderly by integrating a bed exit sensor with an impact-absorbing mat, featuring an ultra-thin design to improve safety and reduce the burden on medical and nursing care sites.
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Magic Shields Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture; Representative Director CEO: Akiji Shimomura) announced today, April 30, 2026 (Thursday), the official launch of 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III', the latest model in its 'Koroyawa®' series of impact-absorbing floors and mats designed to reduce fracture risk during falls. This product is the successor to the 'Koroyawa Mat Sensor' released in October 2024, and while initial production units were sold exclusively to some corporate clients, it is now available for general sale.
Image of Koroyawa Sensor Mat III in use
Rear view of Koroyawa Sensor Mat III
Hip fractures due to falls in the elderly not only suddenly deprive them of independent living but also have a serious impact on society as a whole, in the form of increased medical and nursing care costs and increased burden on staff.
'Koroyawa®' is an impact-absorbing floor and mat with a special structure developed to directly address this issue, and it has already been introduced in over 1,600 facilities, mainly hospitals and nursing homes. In October 2024, we launched the 'Koroyawa Mat Sensor', which integrates a bed exit sensor and an impact-absorbing mat. It has been highly evaluated by medical and nursing care professionals as a product that serves both 'primary prevention' to prevent falls and 'secondary prevention' to reduce the risk of hip fractures and injuries that can lead to bedriddenness, even if a fall occurs.
This latest model, 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III', maintains its impact absorption and walking comfort while achieving an ultra-thin design (1.3 cm thick) with the sensor integrated into the center of the mat. It has evolved into a product that is easier to use and provides greater peace of mind for on-site use.
■ Main Features of 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III'
Integrated Sensor
The mat and sensor are integrated into one unit. Separate installation and management are no longer necessary, and it can be used immediately after placement.
Sensor position optimized to the center of the mat
The sensor detection area is optimized to the center of the mat (86 cm x 56 cm), reducing false detections and achieving more accurate bed exit alarms.
Reduced risk of cable disconnection
Since the sensor is built into the mat, the risk of cable disconnection problems is significantly reduced.
Gentle 1/20 slope on all four sides
A gentle 1/20 slope is adopted on all four sides, which is gentler than the barrier-free law standard (1/12 slope). The slope rise is only 1 mm, balancing the reduction of tripping risk with the prevention of dirt intrusion from the sides.
Ultra-thin design (1.3 cm thick)
Transmitter and sensor are built into a thickness of just 1.3 cm.
Comfortable movement with wheelchairs and canes
The thin design allows for smooth movement with wheelchairs and canes. Users can walk comfortably immediately after standing up from the bedside without feeling any discomfort.
Improved cleanability
The integrated structure reduces the number of cleaning points. The surface sheet, also used in medical institutions and welfare facilities, can be easily cleaned with alcohol, etc.
Wireless and can be left in place
Since it is normally firm, there is no need to move the mat when moving the bed.
■ Evaluation results of initial production units
The latest 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III' was tested in 32 hospitals and nursing homes with initial production units, and received high evaluations. The percentage of respondents who said they would 'recommend it' reached 93%, with particularly high evaluations for 'convenience due to integrated sensor', 'easier to clean', and 'elimination of height difference between floor and mat'.
【Voices from introducing facilities (excerpt)】
A Hospital (Nagano Prefecture) - Assistant Manager of Nursing
"Previously, sensor mats alone did not provide cushioning during falls, and patients would step over them, failing to fulfill their role. That problem has been eliminated. It's convenient to have just one mat."
B Hospital (Tokushima Prefecture) - Head of Medical Safety Management Office
"Traditionally, Koroyawa could not be used for patients requiring bed exit sensors, but with the integrated type, its use has increased. With the sensor in the center of the mat, unnecessary alarms have also decreased."
C Hospital (Kagawa Prefecture) - Medical Safety Manager, Head Nurse
"The hassle of setting up the Koroyawa mat and existing sensors has been eliminated, and risks such as displacement have been avoided. Unnecessary alarms during sitting at the edge of the bed have also been resolved."
■ Comparison with conventional products
The new product 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III' is based on the conventional 'Koroyawa Mat Sensor' and has evolved to be even easier to use, reflecting feedback from the field.
Item
Conventional product
Koroyawa Mat Sensor
Latest product
Koroyawa Sensor Mat III
Size variations
M (150×90cm)
L (180×120cm)
150 × 100cm
Thickness
1.6cm
1.3cm (approx. 19% thinner)
Weight (M size)
4.6kg (wireless) / 4.5kg (wired)
4.4kg
Type
2 types: wireless and wired
Wireless type
Slope
3-sided slope (1/2
Keywords:
Image of Koroyawa Sensor Mat III in use
Rear view of Koroyawa Sensor Mat III
Hip fractures due to falls in the elderly not only suddenly deprive them of independent living but also have a serious impact on society as a whole, in the form of increased medical and nursing care costs and increased burden on staff.
'Koroyawa®' is an impact-absorbing floor and mat with a special structure developed to directly address this issue, and it has already been introduced in over 1,600 facilities, mainly hospitals and nursing homes. In October 2024, we launched the 'Koroyawa Mat Sensor', which integrates a bed exit sensor and an impact-absorbing mat. It has been highly evaluated by medical and nursing care professionals as a product that serves both 'primary prevention' to prevent falls and 'secondary prevention' to reduce the risk of hip fractures and injuries that can lead to bedriddenness, even if a fall occurs.
This latest model, 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III', maintains its impact absorption and walking comfort while achieving an ultra-thin design (1.3 cm thick) with the sensor integrated into the center of the mat. It has evolved into a product that is easier to use and provides greater peace of mind for on-site use.
■ Main Features of 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III'
Integrated Sensor
The mat and sensor are integrated into one unit. Separate installation and management are no longer necessary, and it can be used immediately after placement.
Sensor position optimized to the center of the mat
The sensor detection area is optimized to the center of the mat (86 cm x 56 cm), reducing false detections and achieving more accurate bed exit alarms.
Reduced risk of cable disconnection
Since the sensor is built into the mat, the risk of cable disconnection problems is significantly reduced.
Gentle 1/20 slope on all four sides
A gentle 1/20 slope is adopted on all four sides, which is gentler than the barrier-free law standard (1/12 slope). The slope rise is only 1 mm, balancing the reduction of tripping risk with the prevention of dirt intrusion from the sides.
Ultra-thin design (1.3 cm thick)
Transmitter and sensor are built into a thickness of just 1.3 cm.
Comfortable movement with wheelchairs and canes
The thin design allows for smooth movement with wheelchairs and canes. Users can walk comfortably immediately after standing up from the bedside without feeling any discomfort.
Improved cleanability
The integrated structure reduces the number of cleaning points. The surface sheet, also used in medical institutions and welfare facilities, can be easily cleaned with alcohol, etc.
Wireless and can be left in place
Since it is normally firm, there is no need to move the mat when moving the bed.
■ Evaluation results of initial production units
The latest 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III' was tested in 32 hospitals and nursing homes with initial production units, and received high evaluations. The percentage of respondents who said they would 'recommend it' reached 93%, with particularly high evaluations for 'convenience due to integrated sensor', 'easier to clean', and 'elimination of height difference between floor and mat'.
【Voices from introducing facilities (excerpt)】
A Hospital (Nagano Prefecture) - Assistant Manager of Nursing
"Previously, sensor mats alone did not provide cushioning during falls, and patients would step over them, failing to fulfill their role. That problem has been eliminated. It's convenient to have just one mat."
B Hospital (Tokushima Prefecture) - Head of Medical Safety Management Office
"Traditionally, Koroyawa could not be used for patients requiring bed exit sensors, but with the integrated type, its use has increased. With the sensor in the center of the mat, unnecessary alarms have also decreased."
C Hospital (Kagawa Prefecture) - Medical Safety Manager, Head Nurse
"The hassle of setting up the Koroyawa mat and existing sensors has been eliminated, and risks such as displacement have been avoided. Unnecessary alarms during sitting at the edge of the bed have also been resolved."
■ Comparison with conventional products
The new product 'Koroyawa Sensor Mat III' is based on the conventional 'Koroyawa Mat Sensor' and has evolved to be even easier to use, reflecting feedback from the field.
Item
Conventional product
Koroyawa Mat Sensor
Latest product
Koroyawa Sensor Mat III
Size variations
M (150×90cm)
L (180×120cm)
150 × 100cm
Thickness
1.6cm
1.3cm (approx. 19% thinner)
Weight (M size)
4.6kg (wireless) / 4.5kg (wired)
4.4kg
Type
2 types: wireless and wired
Wireless type
Slope
3-sided slope (1/2
Keywords: