Spreading the new concept
"Adjusting the focus of our ears" that was actualized
because was made in Japan.
I took a trip around-the-world trip and visited 25 countries, and realized how big this world is.
Then, I decided to take advantage of living inJapan and spread something that only I could actualize in my mother country to the world.
After that, I engaged in developing robots, wearable devices, AI and IoT, and experienced trial manufacture and mass production in Japan and abroad.
I also experienced a complete failure with mass production in a foreign country.
This made me realize that the Japanese delicate process for production should be a goal of my business, and I decided to produce all products in Japan.
Through our care the slightest change can be made with the performance of microphones and speakers which allows for more exquisite sound quality.
We created the new audio solution that adjusts focus of ears.
Spreading the "able" series in the world, improving human's hearing ability and expanding people's possibilities.
Such goals are my driving force.
- CEO
- KUBO SOSUKE
ISSUE
MISSION
“Hearing loss” is a serious social issue that affects not one person but whole family.
freecle Inc. aims to solve this social issue by utilising leading technologies.
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Population with hearing loss is increasing as the aging society progress.
Population with Hearing Difficulty in Percentage
Population with hearing loss is said to be approximately 470 million across the globe, and 14.3 million in Japan. This indicates that 1 in 10 Japanese experiences hearing difficulties. About 58% of the population above the age 65 is said to have age-related hearing loss.
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Only 14% among the population with hearing loss are using hearing aids.
Penetration Rate of the Hearing Aids
Despite the increasing population with hearing difficulties, only 14 % are using hearing aids in Japan. This is the lowest rate among the developed countries. In Japan, hearing aids are still not commonly used.
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By 2025, 1 in 3 will become
"Elderly Person"Super-Aged Society
Annual Report 2018 on the Ageing Society published by the Cabinet office Japan says, Japan is experiencing 3 % annual increase of elderly population. By 2025, 1 in 3 people will reach above 65 years old. This is the highest aging rate in the world.
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Hearing loss is a major cause of dementia that can be prevented → Do not belittle it !!!
Social Risk
The Lancet Commissions, an international committee consisting of experts on dementia prevention, announced in February 2019 that hearing loss is “the biggest preventable cause” of dementia. Hearing loss deprives one’s opportunities to have conversation which creates less chance to utilize the brain and boost risk of dementia. Once you become demented, despite good physical condition, you will no longer able to behave autonomously and adds burden to family and friends.
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