[Japan's First※] AI Reception Floating in Mid-Air! Asukanet and Evolve Deploy Next-Generation AI Reception Solution via 'Uku Live Stage'
Asukanet and Evolve have launched an AI reception solution using the 'Uku Live Stage' aerial display. This Japan-first initiative enables natural conversations with life-sized AI characters floating in mid-air, targeting implementation in tourism DX and smart city sectors.
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Asukanet (President: Daikichiro Murakami, Hiroshima, TSE Growth: 2438) and Evolve (CEO: Ryo Yasumatsu, Osaka), a provider of AI solutions, have jointly announced an AI reception solution utilizing the 'Uku Live Stage' aerial display.
This solution realizes an 'AI reception' where users can naturally converse with characters or people floating in mid-air. It is the first commercial solution in Japan※ to combine aerial displays with AI customer service.
※As a commercial solution combining aerial displays and AI customer service. Based on internal research (as of May 2026).
While the adoption of digital signage and kiosks for DX initiatives is increasing, challenges such as usability issues with touch panels and low utilization rates have emerged. Additionally, there is a critical need for efficiency in reception and guidance tasks due to labor shortages.
This solution is designed with user-friendliness and emotional engagement in mind. By combining the high visibility of aerial displays with natural AI interactions, it creates a seamless flow of 'seeing,' 'stopping,' and 'using.' Life-sized AI characters appear in mid-air, allowing users to interact as if a person were standing right in front of them.
Evolve’s technology enables high-precision AI responses optimized for individual facilities, as well as support for multiple languages and local dialects. It is expected to be utilized in various scenarios such as municipal tourist information centers, commercial facilities, museums, and event venues.
Looking ahead, the companies plan to accelerate implementation in tourism DX and smart city sectors.
This solution realizes an 'AI reception' where users can naturally converse with characters or people floating in mid-air. It is the first commercial solution in Japan※ to combine aerial displays with AI customer service.
※As a commercial solution combining aerial displays and AI customer service. Based on internal research (as of May 2026).
While the adoption of digital signage and kiosks for DX initiatives is increasing, challenges such as usability issues with touch panels and low utilization rates have emerged. Additionally, there is a critical need for efficiency in reception and guidance tasks due to labor shortages.
This solution is designed with user-friendliness and emotional engagement in mind. By combining the high visibility of aerial displays with natural AI interactions, it creates a seamless flow of 'seeing,' 'stopping,' and 'using.' Life-sized AI characters appear in mid-air, allowing users to interact as if a person were standing right in front of them.
Evolve’s technology enables high-precision AI responses optimized for individual facilities, as well as support for multiple languages and local dialects. It is expected to be utilized in various scenarios such as municipal tourist information centers, commercial facilities, museums, and event venues.
Looking ahead, the companies plan to accelerate implementation in tourism DX and smart city sectors.
FAQ
「浮空ライブステージ」によるAI接客ソリューションの特徴は何ですか？
空中ディスプレイを用いて等身大のAIキャラクターを空中に投影し、あたかもそこに人がいるような感覚で、ハイタッチや対話などの双方向コミュニケーションを可能にする点です。
このソリューションはどのような場所での活用が想定されていますか？
自治体の観光案内所、商業施設のフロア案内、博物館・美術館の展示解説、イベント会場での誘導など、幅広いシーンでの活用が想定されています。
日本初とされている根拠は何ですか？
空中ディスプレイとAI接客を組み合わせた商用ソリューションとして日本初（2026年5月時点、自社調べ）とされています。
導入によるメリットは何ですか？
高いアイキャッチ効果による利用率の向上、人手不足への対応、時間帯やスタッフスキルに依存しない安定した接客品質の提供が可能です。
今後どのような展開を予定していますか？
現在、自治体および商業施設での実証導入を検討しており、観光DXやスマートシティ領域への社会実装を加速させる方針です。