NEWS
CES 2026 (Las Vegas) Booth #56348
A Next-Generation, Non-Invasive Healthcare Device to Be Unveiled
D.O.N Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya, Japan), the company behind the inner-down specialist brand TAION,
is proud to announce VITAL BELT, the world’s first abdominal belt-type sensing wearable device.
VITAL BELT represents a new form of “healthcare you wear as a belt,” combining concepts cultivated through years of
apparel development with cutting-edge millimeter-wave sensing technology.
It introduces an entirely new approach to daily health monitoring that is both non-invasive and effortless.
VITAL BELT
1. Background of Development
Addressing the Challenges of a Super-Aging Society
Over the past decade, TAION has grown as a brand centered on inner down,
continually adding new value to clothing through innovations such as down wear equipped with heating modules.
As we explored the next evolution beyond apparel, we became increasingly aware of pressing social challenges: the
growing burden on healthcare systems, the rapid aging of society, and the rising awareness of self-care.
These factors led us to strongly believe in the need for a wearable device that observes the body in everyday life,
prompting us to focus on the abdomen as a new sensing location.
Price : US$300〜US$500 (Device + Belt)
Size：W90 × H55 × D14mm (Reference size)
Release Date : 2027 (Planned)
Size：W90 × H55 × D14mm (Reference size)
Release Date : 2027 (Planned)
2. Sensing at the Abdomen
A Belt-Type Device
VITAL BELT is the world’s first device to perform millimeter-wave sensing at the belt position.
Unlike conventional smartwatches or ring-type wearables, it does not require direct contact with the skin.
Even when worn over clothing, it can measure breathing, pulse, and body movement.
Until now, the idea of using short-range millimeter-wave emission to sense subtle body motion had not been explored.
This new approach enables the visualization of physiological data that has traditionally been difficult to capture.
Multiple patents (IP) have been obtained for vital sensor attachment methods at the belt position.
Logistics and Delivery Industry
Monitoring operating time and driver alertness for long-haul trucking.
Alerts sent to a management center when reduced alertness is detected
Elderly care
We believe it can also be used to monitor the health conditions of elderly people living in care facilities and to help watch for risks such as falls.
Chef & Food service
Belt-type devices may have potential for food service workers, particularly from a hygiene and foreign object contamination prevention perspective.
Factory workers
From the perspectives of safety, hygiene, and work efficiency, belt-type devices offer potential as an alternative to smartwatches and rings.
3. User Interface
VITAL BELT features an intuitive user interface and a naturally fitting attachment system utilizing neodymium magnets.The structure separates the buckle unit (sensing device) from the belt section (base plate). The buckle can be removed independently for charging, while the belt itself can continue to be worn as a regular belt.In addition, the belt section can be customized by changing its design, material, and color, allowing users to enjoy it like an accessory. VITAL BELT seamlessly merges wearable technology and fashion.
4. New Possibilities in Health Analysis
Creating a Powerful Sensing Market
VITAL BELT features an intuitive user interface and a naturally fitting attachment system utilizing neodymium magnets.
The structure separates the buckle unit (sensing device) from the belt section (base plate).
The buckle can be removed independently for charging, while the belt itself can continue to be worn as a regular belt.
In addition, the belt section can be customized by changing its design, material, and color, allowing users to enjoy it
like an accessory. VITAL BELT seamlessly merges wearable technology and fashion.
5. Application
Upon accessing the app, users complete authentication and calibration to enable data collection optimized for each individual.
In addition to health management using breathing, pulse, and sleep data, accumulated data can be used to provide recommendations and behavioral insights.
Examples of breathing-based applications include: Health & wellness: yoga breathing, beauty breathing, meditation breathing Business & productivity: focus-enhancing breathing, stress-reduction breathing, emotion analysis The system can also detect environmental conditions and body movement, enabling real-time safety support for example, detecting stair use by elderly users and issuing alerts when necessary.
FEATURES
Heart Rate
Contactless heart rate measurement using millimeter-wave technology
Alerts: High heart rate / Low heart rate / Irregular rhythm trends
Respiratory rate
Respiratory rate counting, Respiratory volume estimation
Alerts: Abnormal respiration, apnea tendencies
Activity Level
Detection of calories burned, step count, and walking distance
Operating time and goal achievement rate
Environment
Temperature, perceived temperature, humidity, and weather data based on GPS-linked meteorological information Real-time acquisition of environmental conditions such as humidity, atmospheric pressure, and wind
Perceived temperature calculated from temperature and humidity sensor data
Can be used as indicators for heat stress risk and workplace environmental safety
Heat Stress Alert (WBGT)
Heat stress alerts can be detected using WBGT combined with body movement data.
Alerts: ON / OFF
Level 1: Normal
Level 2: Caution
Level 3: Warning
Alerts: ON / OFF
Level 1: Normal
Level 2: Caution
Level 3: Warning
Alerts: Level 4: Danger (Flashing red)
Body Motion
Detection of falls and fall-risk based on abnormal values in posture changes,
acceleration, and core balance
Used in real-world environments as safety indicators and risk management data
Applicable to scenarios such as workplace accident prevention and elderly monitoring
Alert: Abnormal detection (Flashing red)
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Q1. Is this product already available for purchase?
No, it is not available for purchase at this time.
VITAL BELT is being presented at CES as a concept prototype and proof-of-principle model,
with future product development in mind.
Q2. When is the product expected to be released?
At this stage, we are aiming for a potential general release around 2027,
but the timing has not been finalized.
The purpose of CES is to gather feedback on technical possibilities and use cases from
visitors and companies.
Q3. Is it safe to expose the body to electromagnetic waves?
VITAL BELT is designed based on extremely low-power sensing technology.
It operates at levels comparable to, or lower than, everyday wireless devices and is being developed with a strong focus on minimizing impact on the human body.
Q4. What is the difference between VITAL BELT and a smartwatch?
The key difference is that VITAL BELT is worn around the waist as a belt.
The waist area allows for more stable capture of respiration, posture, falls, and overall body movement.
Q5. the key feature of VITAL BELT?
Its key feature is redefining biometric sensing by changing where the device is worn.
By wearing it on the waist instead of the wrist, we aim to capture respiration, heart rate variability, body movement, and falls in an integrated manner.
7. Track Record
In Japan we unveiled principle prototype samples and related solutions receiving inquiries from a wide range of companies.
While challenges remain—such as communication methods and noise processing—development is currently
underway to address these issues. Moving forward we plan to enhance accuracy
and usability through POC* and user testing followed by test sales for OEM partners.
For corporate clients we are also developing applications
that enable employee health monitoring through centralized management systems.
Toward the Future
VITAL BELT has the potential to become a next-generation wearable device that defines an entirely new category.
By fusing apparel and technology we aim to realize a future in which clothing itself watches over the body.
While challenges remain—such as communication methods and noise processing—development is currently underway to address these issues. Moving forward we plan to enhance accuracy and usability through POC* and user testing followed by test sales for OEM partners.
For corporate clients we are also developing applications that enable employee health monitoring through centralized management systems.
Toward the Future VITAL BELT has the potential to become a next-generation wearable device that defines an entirely new category.
By fusing apparel and technology we aim to realize a future in which clothing itself watches over the body.