HoloLab Appointed as "Innovation Mentor" for Otemae University's "Faculty of Informatics (tentative name)" (Scheduled to Open April 2027)
HoloLab has been appointed as an "Innovation Mentor" for Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics, scheduled to open in April 2027. HoloLab will leverage its XR technology and digital twin platform "torinome" to support students' practical learning.
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HoloLab Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Kaoru Nakamura; hereinafter "HoloLab") announces its appointment as an "Innovation Mentor" to support student growth in the "Faculty of Informatics" at Otemae University (Location: Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Mitsutoshi Hirano), which is currently applying for establishment approval with a scheduled opening in April 2027.
## 1. About the Innovation Mentor Program
The "Innovation Mentor Program" is one of the unique educational programs developed by Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics. Experts such as active engineers and creators serve as mentors, providing cutting-edge knowledge and career tips through interaction with students. The program aims to broaden students' perspectives and foster the courage to take on challenges by connecting them with role models.
As a collaborating company in this program, HoloLab will leverage its expertise in socially implementing cutting-edge technologies such as XR (VR/AR/MR), spatial computing, and digital twins to support the growth of each student.
## 2. Utilization of "torinome" in Classes
As part of practical learning, HoloLab's XR digital twin platform "torinome" will be introduced into the faculty's curriculum.
(Image: A scene showing a landscape simulation deployed in front of the school building being visualized in AR in the real world, and a video of it being reviewed.)
"torinome" is a digital twin platform that seamlessly overlays diverse data such as 3D city models from "Project PLATEAU" promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, GIS, images, videos, 3D models, and point clouds onto a 3D globe, enabling cross-platform utilization from web, smartphones, and XR devices. It has a proven track record of being used in citizen participation-based urban development, urban planning, and architectural planning at local governments.
Through its use in classes, students will gain hands-on experience with next-generation information technology where open data, 3D spatial information, and XR technology intersect, providing practical learning that connects them to social implementation.
## 3. About Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics
Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics is a new faculty scheduled to open in April 2027 (※currently applying for establishment approval), developed from the Department of Information and Computer Science within the Faculty of Contemporary Society. It aims to cultivate human resources who can design a human-friendly future by integrating sensibility and digital expression with information technology.
Its distinctive educational system leverages the strengths of a medium-sized comprehensive university, featuring a "liberal arts and science dual perspective" curriculum that can be studied regardless of academic background, and "cross-over projects" where students work on challenges in teams across faculties.
(※The above establishment plan is tentative and subject to change.)
## ■ About HoloLab Inc.
HoloLab is a technology group focused on XR technologies such as AR/VR, 3D spatial data and technologies like BIM/photogrammetry and 3D city models, and the new experiences they create. We constantly learn about the cutting edge of this expanding field, from immediate "Wow" experiences to urban digital twins in smart city DX, and widely share and enjoy it with everyone.
Official Name: HoloLab Inc.
English Name: HoloLab Inc.
Location: 8-3-6 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
Capital: 93,940,000 JPY
Representative: Kaoru Nakamura (Representative Director & CEO)
Established: January 18, 2017
Website: https://hololab.co.jp
## 1. About the Innovation Mentor Program
The "Innovation Mentor Program" is one of the unique educational programs developed by Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics. Experts such as active engineers and creators serve as mentors, providing cutting-edge knowledge and career tips through interaction with students. The program aims to broaden students' perspectives and foster the courage to take on challenges by connecting them with role models.
As a collaborating company in this program, HoloLab will leverage its expertise in socially implementing cutting-edge technologies such as XR (VR/AR/MR), spatial computing, and digital twins to support the growth of each student.
## 2. Utilization of "torinome" in Classes
As part of practical learning, HoloLab's XR digital twin platform "torinome" will be introduced into the faculty's curriculum.
(Image: A scene showing a landscape simulation deployed in front of the school building being visualized in AR in the real world, and a video of it being reviewed.)
"torinome" is a digital twin platform that seamlessly overlays diverse data such as 3D city models from "Project PLATEAU" promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, GIS, images, videos, 3D models, and point clouds onto a 3D globe, enabling cross-platform utilization from web, smartphones, and XR devices. It has a proven track record of being used in citizen participation-based urban development, urban planning, and architectural planning at local governments.
Through its use in classes, students will gain hands-on experience with next-generation information technology where open data, 3D spatial information, and XR technology intersect, providing practical learning that connects them to social implementation.
## 3. About Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics
Otemae University's Faculty of Informatics is a new faculty scheduled to open in April 2027 (※currently applying for establishment approval), developed from the Department of Information and Computer Science within the Faculty of Contemporary Society. It aims to cultivate human resources who can design a human-friendly future by integrating sensibility and digital expression with information technology.
Its distinctive educational system leverages the strengths of a medium-sized comprehensive university, featuring a "liberal arts and science dual perspective" curriculum that can be studied regardless of academic background, and "cross-over projects" where students work on challenges in teams across faculties.
(※The above establishment plan is tentative and subject to change.)
## ■ About HoloLab Inc.
HoloLab is a technology group focused on XR technologies such as AR/VR, 3D spatial data and technologies like BIM/photogrammetry and 3D city models, and the new experiences they create. We constantly learn about the cutting edge of this expanding field, from immediate "Wow" experiences to urban digital twins in smart city DX, and widely share and enjoy it with everyone.
Official Name: HoloLab Inc.
English Name: HoloLab Inc.
Location: 8-3-6 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031
Capital: 93,940,000 JPY
Representative: Kaoru Nakamura (Representative Director & CEO)
Established: January 18, 2017
Website: https://hololab.co.jp