InnoUvators
INTERVIEW
Takahito Aoto
“Soft thinking” – a camera to capture softness
Dr. Takahito Aoto (University of Tsukuba) is working to develop a device that can measure the exact softness of materials without actually touching them
INTERVIEW
Yusuke Nakano
Chicks, Sex and Tech
Using AI to solve the growing issue in the chick sexing industry
INTERVIEW
Tomoyuki Miyake
VFX; inheriting the legacy of SFX from Japanese movies
At 19 years old, Tomoyuki Miyake is fascinated by Tokusatsu, a Japanese movie genre with high amounts of special effects, including Godzilla and Gamera and has been pursuing CG and VFX techno
Naoki Ohmiya
A handy tool for easy, stress-free clinical examinations!
Keiichi Torimitsu
Small fabric - big impact
Yoshihiro Sejima
Can an irresistibly lovable robot be produced?
News&Topics
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2020/07/16Tokyo University and DNP succeed in developing a skin-attachable display
On July 13, the research team of Tokyo University's Dr. Takao Someya along with Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) announced their success in manufacturing a thin and elastic full-color skin display that evolves their original elastic hybrid electronic mounting technology, as well as a display device with an integrated drive/communication circuit and power supply. The skin-attachable display can show messages sent from the outside.
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2020/07/15Noco begins providing “toaster team” knowledge sharing tool
On July 14, Noco began providing the official version of the “toaster team” team collaboration tool that makes possible one-stop task management of published knowledge by creating and sharing knowledge, such as operation manuals and procedures.
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2020/07/14DNP releases free "Reading Assist" that automatically converts to easy-to-read layouts
On July 10, Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) released "Reading Assist," a technology that enhances readability with text layouts, free of charge for a limited time.
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2020/07/13Virtual karaoke platform Topia officially releases Topikara Room feature for karaoke parties
On July 9, Unbereal released a new karaoke party feature, Topikara Room, for Topia, a virtual karaoke platform the company develops and operates.
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2020/07/12Boshimo - a Mother-Child Application launched parenting-related service online
On July 9, MTI began offering "Boshimo Child-raising DX" service on "Boshimo", a mother-and-child diary application that planned and developed by MTI that allows users to record and manage maternal and child health data, so as to support online child-raising-related services operated by local governments.
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2020/07/11"CAMPFIRE Angels," a stock investment crowdfunding website, begins accepting applications
DAN Venture Capital announced on July 9 that it will be launching an updated version of its stock investment crowdfunding website. The new website will be launched on August 17 under the name "CAMPFIRE Angels."
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2020/07/11PEACE TW-1, the world's first fully wireless bone conduction earphones, to go on sale July 30
BoCo announced on July 8 that it will release the PEACE TW-1 wireless bone conduction earphones on July 30. It is the latest model in its earsopen series of bone conduction earphones. It is the world's first fully wireless bone conduction earphones. They cost ¥21,780 (approximately $200). It will be available in two colors: black and white.
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2020/07/10d.a.t. releases RighTect, an AI content copyright infringement control service
On July 7, d.a.t. released RighTect, an AI content copyright infringement control service.
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2020/07/10Independent venture capital firm One Capital launches first fund of approximately $46.5M
On July 7, One Capital established the One Capital No. 1 Investment Limited Partnership, a fund of about ¥5 billion (approximately $46.5 million). The fund has started investment activities.
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2020/07/09“AI Watch Recommendations” uses AI to suggest Citizen watches suited to users
ExaWizards announced the launch of the “AI Watch Recommendations” developed in collaboration with Citizen Watch on July 7.
