Providing support to Vietnamese children and capturing those moments on camera
1. The Motivation Behind Establishing This Collaborative Project
Through my experience working with children with developmental disabilities in Vietnam, I have been deeply drawn to their genuine and endearing nature. However, I have faced the reality that, while developmental support is readily accessible in Japan, it is scarcely available in Vietnam. Many parents, anxious about their children’s growth and future, do not know where to turn for advice or what kind of support is available, and are often left feeling helpless.
Although hospitals, universities, and even parents themselves have started to establish early intervention facilities, the number of such facilities remains limited, and there is an overwhelming shortage of professionals with specialized knowledge. Introducing an effective and efficient system to train support personnel is critically important.
Hattatsu Wanpaku-kai has accumulated extensive experience in the field of developmental support in Japan and has refined its approach to human resource development. Fvital Inc. has developed innovative AI video analysis technology that visualizes the developmental status of young children with disabilities, enabling effective and efficient assessments in therapeutic settings.
By combining the expertise and advanced technology cultivated in Japan, we are taking on the challenge of building a society in Vietnam where local support providers can independently assist both children and their families.
2. Overview of the Collaborative Project
This project leverages the 15 years of practical developmental support know-how that Hattatsu Wanpaku-kai has cultivated in Japan, together with Fvital Inc.’s AI video analysis technology “Baby Track®,” to co-create a new support system for children with developmental disabilities in collaboration with Vietnamese therapy and support institutions. Our goal is to develop a sustainable structure in which local support providers can independently and continuously assist children and their families.
Specifically, the project is based at a special support institution in Hanoi, Vietnam, and collaborates with training institutions for psychologists and childcare workers to conduct a PoC (Proof of Concept) study. Initially, lectures are provided to local support providers and students to teach the fundamental knowledge required for developmental support, followed by practical training on assessment and support plan development. Furthermore, AI video analysis devices are used to record and analyze therapy sessions, visualizing the children’s developmental status. Based on these analysis results, support providers can reflect on their practice and implement systems to improve the quality of their support.
To enhance the ability to respond to challenging cases, local support providers and Hattatsu Wanpaku-kai specialists will jointly conduct case studies. By combining Fvital Inc.’s AI-driven quantitative developmental data with the qualitative support know-how accumulated in Japan, we aim to achieve effective human resource development in a short period.
Ultimately, we plan to expand this model to a nationwide network of special support institutions in Vietnam, aiming to deliver high-quality developmental support to 10,000 children and 20,000 parents over three years.
Conducting a class for students in Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Introduction of Co-Creation Partner
This project is a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations from both Japan and Vietnam. Fvital Inc. provides patented AI analysis devices, playing a key role in objectively visualizing children’s developmental status and providing valuable information to support providers. Vietnamese special support institutions serve as practical sites for working with children and families, forming the foundation that links actual support activities with technology. Additionally, Hanoi Medical University contributes to the training of future support professionals through its psychologist training program. By bringing together the unique strengths of each partner, we are establishing a highly effective support and human resource development scheme that integrates cutting-edge technology with practical education tailored to local needs.
An event held at a facility for children with autism in Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam
4. Message to the Public and Call for Collaboration
This project is a challenge to create a society in which children with developmental disabilities and their families in Vietnam can live with peace of mind and grow freely. Currently, local support systems are insufficiently developed, and parents spend each day with deep anxiety. By combining the developmental support expertise cultivated in Japan with AI video analysis technology, we are working to establish a system in which local support providers can independently assist children and their families.
To make this initiative successful, we need the cooperation of as many people as possible. We sincerely invite you to join us in supporting the future of children in Vietnam. Your involvement—whether by directly participating in local activities, introducing interested individuals, spreading the word, or providing donations—will be a tremendous encouragement. Every single person’s support will help drive this project forward.