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I want to say this! But the word won't come to me! I think this happens to everyone in various daily situations.
I believe this technology could be particularly beneficial not only in everyday life but also in the field of welfare. I truly hope to see this come to fruition.

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This device is expected to contribute to a society where visually impaired individuals can move around freely, as it enables them to grasp their surroundings more quickly and safely through long-distance information acquisition and audio guidance.
We also highly rated the potential for further functional expansion and performance improvements through future technological development.

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I also used to skip class in the nurse's office during my elementary and junior high school days.
I remember it being a strangely comfortable place.
In today's world, it's a challenging era for many people who struggle with communication to maintain their sense of self and get by.
In times like these, I hope the Virtual Nurse's Office can provide a place where people can feel a sense of warmth, find some peace, lift their spirits, or resolve their anxieties.

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Our company also handles numerous products, and creating labels is a time-consuming process.
For companies and stores with limited staff, reducing the time spent on label creation would allow them to focus on product development and providing better services.
We believe this is a very practical idea, especially if a single piece of information can be versatilely applied to many products.

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We found the model, which allows influencers who provide information to monetize it directly, to be an excellent mechanism for naturally gathering high-quality information.
The ability to flexibly create maps for specific needs led us to select this project, with the expectation that it could become the new standard for 'restaurant searching'.

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We felt great potential and excitement for this next generation of travel—the ability to journey to space using a balloon.
The project advocates for the 'democratization of space.' If realized, it could open up collaborations with various fields and companies, creating new markets.
Beyond that, we felt it represented an evolution for humanity, which is why we selected it.
We have high hopes for its realization.

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We highly commend the development of a unique smart device using generative AI to address the social issue of conversational support for the elderly.
The ingenuity in creating natural conversations through grandchild character settings and voice synthesis is outstanding. Furthermore, we praise the execution and future potential demonstrated by acquiring and implementing numerous technologies in a short period.

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While there may be challenges and areas for improvement, we selected this project because it offers a glimpse into the future of creating new spaces for young people. It provides a place where teenagers can use ICT to try new things beyond their usual activities, in an environment comparable to urban areas. Moreover, it allows them to acquire certifications and gain practical experience with their ideas in their local community.

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Although AR technology continues to evolve, how to connect it to experiences and leverage it for business remains an unanswered question that we are still exploring.
We valued the approach of using the concept of 'wearing' to achieve advanced self-expression through AR.

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We found it wonderful how the idea of 'it would be fun to cut things you can't see' was incorporated into the familiar form of scissors. Additionally, we were charmed by the cute design, which considers use by children and makes it easier for them to help with chores like turning off lights, leading us to select it for the corporate award.

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A Web 3.0 social media that creates 'human connections' on a world map using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR). It's the business version of Pokémon Go on the blockchain, starting with Cardano and Solana.

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We felt this project offers users a new experience and stimulates their imagination.
It is expected to be utilized and applied in diverse situations, and we selected it for its potential to create collaborations with the companies, universities, and research institutions participating in Knowledge Capital, and for its high affinity with our facility, 'The Lab.'.

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Accidents and troubles caused by wearing earphones (which block out external sounds) have become a social problem, similar to the long-standing issue of 'while-you-walk' smartphone use.
We believe this technology can be utilized as one of the solutions to this problem.

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We felt that this initiative—which addresses the social issue of labor shortages due to a declining working population by training untapped existing talent and creating an environment where they can thrive—has great potential for collaboration with our own business. Furthermore, we believe that a system allowing DX talent to flourish can also solve many of the challenges faced by regional areas, which is why we selected this project.

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As a person who owns two Shih Tzus, I have a strong interest in dogs and pets. I have also supervised pet-friendly housing projects in Tokyo and owned a hotel where guests can stay with their pets. I often speak with fellow dog lovers, and a common topic is finding places to go with our pets. I thought a service like 'Guruwan' would be incredibly convenient.

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Our company aims to create a society where professionals can freely choose their work style, location, and fulfilling work—their 'lifework'—according to their life stage.
Regional revitalization is one of the popular themes for such lifework.
We feel that by having professionals involved in the 'Let's Go to the Countryside!' activities, more people will be able to work with vitality, which in turn will contribute to regional revitalization and make Japan a more vibrant country.