Japanese AI safety innovator Bsize/BoT launches in the US to enhance public safety for children

Bsize/BoT(Bsize), the provider of child monitoring GPS services in Japan, has commenced offering its services in the United States, focusing on addressing child safety issues.

The annual number of missing children in the United States is a serious concern, with approximately 28,000 reported cases in 2022. According to a survey conducted by the independent think tank Pew Research Center in 2020, 33% of parents with children aged 5 to 11 in the United States already utilize GPS or similar services to track their children's whereabouts.

Since February 2023, Japan's Bsize has initiated pilot experiments in the United States to identify areas for improvement in child monitoring GPS services and to understand local needs, in order to tailor its services accordingly. The company announced that, through the experiments preceding its planned expansion in the country, it discovered significant challenges related to child monitoring, including the impact of COVID-19 leading to increased incidents and accidents due to shortages of school bus drivers and police officers, as well as frequent temporary school closures (lockdowns) making it difficult to stay in touch with children. What was observed is the unique regional circumstances in the United States. Additionally, similar sentiments as in Japan have been expressed, such as reluctance to provide smartphones to children at an early age due to high prices and concerns about access to the internet and YouTube, the company said.

Feedback from users who have utilized BoT Talk has been positive. One user commented, "Thanks to BoT Talk, I can always stay in touch with my daughter and feel truly reassured," and "BoT Talk not only allows me to track her location via GPS but also enables communication through voice messages, which is great." Recognizing these commonalities with Japan, Bsize believes that their technology and expertise can be effectively utilized in the United States as well. Convinced of their chance of success in the US market, they have decided to establish a foreign subsidiary with the aim of launching full-scale sales operations in the United States.

BoT Talk, an AI monitoring communicator revolutionizing child safety, is acclaimed for its innovative design, having won awards like the Good Design Award Best 100, Reddot design, and iF design. Entirely crafted in Japan, this device offers real-time location tracking and voice messaging. It's durable, waterproof, and user-friendly, focusing on essential safety features while avoiding screen distractions. Leading in Japan's child GPS market and poised for global expansion, BoT Talk provides an affordable, reliable solution for parental peace of mind. Its Japan-made quality, coupled with its award-winning design, makes it a premier choice in child safety technology.

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