A glimpse of the "SoftBank World 2018" exhibition booth, the future created by AI
SoftBank World 2018 is a solution exhibition for SoftBank's business, which was held for two days on July 19 and 20.At the exhibition hall, various companies introduced hardware, software, system services, etc.Many companies invested by SoftBank Vision Fund.I will pick up some of them and introduce them.
SoftBank
Softbank introduces various service solutions provided by the company for corporations in a space inspired by the city and office buildings.For the store, Pepper and RPA / IoT technology worked together to demonstrate a "robot store" that supports customer service, stock confirmation, and payments.A “smart store” that can be made up to payment at a completely unmanned store is also available.In addition, he proposed a social infrastructure for transportation and disaster prevention, which combines the next -generation communication "5G" and IoT.
Japan Microsoft
Microsoft Japan exhibited "Surface Go" announced in Japan on July 11.Because it was before the release date, it was attracting attention from many business people.Demonstrations are held on the stage in the booth, introducing how to use the handwritten note "EYACHO" using logon and stylus by face authentication.In addition to devices, we have appealed to contribute to work style reform by combining clouds and workplaces.
Japan IBM
Japan IBM is exhibited mainly on solutions using the technology platform "Watson".At the venue, a demonstration of the AI MINUTES FOR ENTERPRISE, a conference support solution that combines "Speech To Text", which transcribes text in real time from voice, and "Language Translator", which translates text in real time.You can realize multilingual video conferences on your PC.
Japan HP
Wearable VR workstation "HP Z VR BACKPACK" exhibited by Japan HP.By fixing the VR machine itself to the harness and carrying it, connecting the head mounted display to the VR machine, you can move the VR space without being restricted to the cable.It can be used for about 30 minutes to 1 hour with the attached battery pack.It is assumed to be used for professionals, such as large designs such as cars and buildings, simulation of construction at construction sites, and medical training.Of course, you can enjoy moving around without restrictions in VR games, but it is more expensive to buy for it.The price starts at 560,000 yen (excluding tax).
DIDI Mobility Japan
DIDI (drip drip), a ride -share company invested by SoftBank Vision Fund, advances to Japan as a DIDI Mobility Japan.First, we will start from collaboration with a taxi company.Utilizing AI analysis and prediction technology, we aim to optimize the dispatch and improve the operating rate by driver applications and management consoles.In addition, passenger applications support not only for dispatching, but also for in -app payments.The company aims to build an open platform where various taxi operators can participate.
Mapbox
Mapbox invested by SoftBank Vision Fund.A company that provides maps and navigation APIs for apps and system developers.In addition to providing the API, the user was actually moved by the feedback of the position and time stamp, and AI reflects the road status in real time to search and navigation.In addition to consumer apps such as "SNAP MAP" in the SNS application "Snapchat" and the weather forecast app "The Weather Channel", it is also useful for distribution, automatic driving, or infrastructure development.
WeWORK
WeWORK, which offers co -working space, is also a SoftBank Vision Fund investor.Many companies, from startup companies to huge companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, are attracting attention with services that include all the necessary offices for businesses on all sizes.While increasing the number of bases around the world, he finally landed in Japan in February 2018.As of July 20, 2018, such as Roppongi, Ginza, and Shimbashi, there are five bases in Tokyo, and will soon open in Harajuku.In addition, we plan to enter Yokohama, Osaka, and Fukuoka, and are expanding with great momentum.
