Development and Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Multidimensional Medical Applications of Hot Springs and Bath Additives

In recent years, scientific research on hot springs has advanced, and the medical recognition of the therapeutic effects of hot springs has evolved. However, conclusive evidence is rarely presented, and because numerous factors influence the effects of hot springs, scientifically proving these effects remains challenging. Therefore, we aim to investigate the medical benefits of hot springs through big data analysis utilizing rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, we seek to address the issue of poor interpretability and insufficient validation of AI-derived analysis results, which stems from the “black-box” nature of AI. To resolve this, we aim to develop and apply a “multidimensional, multi-layered vector inference system” that can estimate the preventive and therapeutic effects of hot springs in a comprehensible and interpretable manner.

Development Section in Charge

Global Medical AI Strategy Section

Principal Investigator

KUDO Kohsuke, Professor, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine

University-Affiliated Researchers

HIRATA Kenji, Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine
TANG Minghui, Specially Appointed Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine
HAN Feng, PhD Student, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine
ZHANG Ziheng, PhD Student, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine

Non-University-Affiliated Researchers

HATA Genki, Product Development Department, Efficacy Evaluation Group, Bathclin Corporation
MATSUDA Yunosuke, Product Development Department, Materials Development Group, Bathclin Corporation
WATANABE Satoshi, Product Development Department, Efficacy Evaluation Group, Bathclin Corporation
OKUGAWA Yoji, Head of the Efficacy Evaluation Group, Product Development Department, Bathclin Corporation
MATSUMOTO Yoshifumi, Director, Head of Development and Production Division, Bathclin Corporation
NAKANISHI Nobuyuki, General Manager, Product Development Department / Chief Officer, Bathclin Corporation

Collaborative Research Partner

Bathclin Corporation

External Funding

Collaborative research funding from Bathclin Corporation