Some startups are finding Japan to be a land of opportunity given challenges related to aging and other connected trends.
“We have always seen Japan as having the elements in place because of the demographics,” said Kira Burns, CEO of Gravitrex.
The Phoenix-headquartered startup has developed a walking-assistant system to support gait rehabilitation in post-acute care. Despite advancements in electronics, the company’s system is completely mechanical with no battery or motors.