Metaverse

The term "Metaverse" is highly ambiguous and has been defined in various ways. At our company, we consider it to refer to virtual space (CG space), which is a space where communication takes place over a network using avatars as one's own representation, or activities conducted within such virtual spaces. The Metaverse offers various benefits, including the following key points:

• Ability to Perform Unattainable Productions Unbounded Interaction Without Being Confined to Physical Location
• In engaging with the Metaverse, two essential components are necessary: the virtual space where activities take place and the avatar, which serves as the representation of oneself within that space.

We have launched separate projects for both virtual space construction and avatar creation, advancing development in each area.

Currently, our company is also working on developing our own Metaverse platform. We utilize communication engines and cloud servers provided by other companies for the backend. For the frontend, we conduct development in-house from scratch, implementing various proprietary features. One such proprietary feature we're developing is the "Digital Twin" functionality, which aims to replicate real-world spaces in virtual environments. With this Digital Twin feature, we connect Metaverse spaces with edge devices in the physical world, enabling operations and sensor data retrieval from the Metaverse space to the edge devices. By replicating the overall system's (such as robots) status in the Metaverse space based on acquired sensor data, we achieve the Digital Twin. This enables developers and users working in different locations to communicate while visualizing simulated or actual device operations in the Metaverse space. By combining with our company's business areas such as IoT and AI, we aim to explore further possibilities of the Metaverse in the future.

In the Metaverse, 3D avatars play a crucial role. Serving as one's digital representation navigating virtual spaces, they are the core of the Metaverse experience. We have established a comprehensive workflow for avatar production, from project initiation to design and motion validation. In this avatar creation process, the appearance of the 3D model is a paramount consideration. For simpler designs, we handle them internally, while complex designs or those requiring high originality are outsourced to specialized designers. Through collaboration, we've crafted various original 3D avatars, leveraging both in-house expertise and external partnerships. Building upon this established workflow, we are also prepared to undertake custom avatar commissions. Whether it's a bulk order of generic avatars or a bespoke creation with specific requirements, we cater to diverse needs. If you're interested, please feel free to reach out to us.

Another crucial aspect in avatar production is ensuring that they exhibit natural behavior during movements such as walking, running, and other actions. Leveraging expertise gained from our AI annotation business, we have a dedicated team based overseas capable of conducting precise, rapid, and cost-effective checks on a large scale. We've mobilized this team for avatar production projects, establishing an efficient and high-quality framework for verifying motion without issues. Additionally, we've developed proprietary applications and dedicated validation tools in-house, simulating Metaverse environments. This allows for flexible configurations, including the addition or modification of verification criteria. Through these initiatives, we're building a system to deliver high-quality avatars in large quantities within a short timeframe.

As showcased, our company is actively engaged in various initiatives related to the Metaverse. If you are interested in any of the technologies mentioned here or have any other inquiries about the Metaverse, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.