GMO Internet Group to Exhibit as Top Sponsor at Japan Drone / Next-Generation Air Mobility EXPO 2026
GMO Internet Group will exhibit as the top 'Platinum Sponsor' at the 'Japan Drone 2026' international drone and eVTOL exhibition, held at Makuhari Messe in June 2026. Under the theme 'From Moving to Working,' the company will propose solutions to challenges in aerial social implementation, such as labor shortages, through demonstrations of airport ground support using AI and humanoid robots. A panel discussion on 'Sky × Cybersecurity' is also scheduled during the event.
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GMO Internet Group announced it will exhibit as the 'Platinum Sponsor' at Japan's largest international drone and eVTOL exhibition, 'Japan Drone / Next-Generation Air Mobility EXPO 2026,' held at Makuhari Messe from June 3 to 5, 2026.
Since its first exhibition in 2022, the group has been working to build a safe social infrastructure for the drone and eVTOL era under the slogan 'Security for All Skies.' In 2026, its fifth year, the theme will be 'From Moving to Working,' addressing issues in aerial social implementation such as labor shortages and operational burdens through on-site support by AI and humanoid robots.
The booth will feature demonstrations of humanoid robots in airport settings, security and infrastructure technologies, an eVTOL exhibit in collaboration with domestic flying car manufacturer SkyDrive, and the 'GMO Field XR' drone piloting VR simulator.
Key Exhibits:
- **Ground Handling Demonstration by Humanoid Robots**: GMO AI & Robotics, Inc. and JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. will jointly conduct demonstrations five times a day, showing a humanoid robot operating in an environment close to actual airport operations, presenting a potential solution to labor shortages.
- **'GMO Field XR' Drone Piloting VR Simulator**: Developed by GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K., this simulator allows visitors to experience realistic piloting training and infrastructure inspections using a controller in a faithfully reproduced VR environment.
- **Humanoid Robot Exhibit**: Multiple models will be displayed, including the Unitree Robotics 'G1', UBTECH 'Walker E', Booster Robotics 'K1', and Engine AI 'PM01'.
Additionally, on the first day of the event, June 3, an international conference (panel discussion) on the theme of 'Sky × Cybersecurity' will be held. Experts from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, SkyDrive, and GMO will discuss threats and countermeasures in the age of autonomous flight.
Special Website URL: https://ai-robotics.gmo/lp/japandrone2026/
Since its first exhibition in 2022, the group has been working to build a safe social infrastructure for the drone and eVTOL era under the slogan 'Security for All Skies.' In 2026, its fifth year, the theme will be 'From Moving to Working,' addressing issues in aerial social implementation such as labor shortages and operational burdens through on-site support by AI and humanoid robots.
The booth will feature demonstrations of humanoid robots in airport settings, security and infrastructure technologies, an eVTOL exhibit in collaboration with domestic flying car manufacturer SkyDrive, and the 'GMO Field XR' drone piloting VR simulator.
Key Exhibits:
- **Ground Handling Demonstration by Humanoid Robots**: GMO AI & Robotics, Inc. and JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. will jointly conduct demonstrations five times a day, showing a humanoid robot operating in an environment close to actual airport operations, presenting a potential solution to labor shortages.
- **'GMO Field XR' Drone Piloting VR Simulator**: Developed by GMO GlobalSign Holdings K.K., this simulator allows visitors to experience realistic piloting training and infrastructure inspections using a controller in a faithfully reproduced VR environment.
- **Humanoid Robot Exhibit**: Multiple models will be displayed, including the Unitree Robotics 'G1', UBTECH 'Walker E', Booster Robotics 'K1', and Engine AI 'PM01'.
Additionally, on the first day of the event, June 3, an international conference (panel discussion) on the theme of 'Sky × Cybersecurity' will be held. Experts from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, SkyDrive, and GMO will discuss threats and countermeasures in the age of autonomous flight.
Special Website URL: https://ai-robotics.gmo/lp/japandrone2026/
FAQ
GMOインターネットグループは「Japan Drone 2026」で何を展示しますか？
GMOインターネットグループは、「『動く』から『働く』」をテーマに、AIとヒューマノイドロボットによる現場支援を展示します。具体的には、空港でのグランドハンドリング実証デモ、ドローン操縦VRシミュレーター「GMOフィールドXR」、複数のヒューマノイドロボット（Unitree G1, UBTECH Walker Eなど）の展示、eVTOLの展示などが予定されています。
「Japan Drone／次世代エアモビリティEXPO 2026」はいつ、どこで開催されますか？
2026年6月3日（水）から5日（金）までの3日間、幕張メッセで開催されます。
GMOの展示テーマは何ですか？
2026年の展示テーマは「『動く』から『働く』」です。AIやヒューマノイドロボットを活用して、ドローンやeVTOLの社会実装における人手不足や運用負荷といった課題解決を目指します。
展示されるヒューマノイドロボットにはどのような機種がありますか？
Unitree Robotics社の「G1」が4台、UBTECH社の「Walker E」が1台、Booster Robotics社の「K1」が2台、Engine AI社の「PM01」が1台展示される予定です。
GMOはイベントでパネルディスカッションを開催しますか？
はい。6月3日（水）13:30から「空×サイバーセキュリティ」をテーマにしたパネルディスカッションを開催します。経済産業省、SkyDrive、GMOの専門家が登壇し、自律飛行時代の脅威と対策について議論します。