Demonstration Experiment to Experience the Sensation of the EF64 Electric Locomotive Driver's Seat
JR East Group and NTT Docomo Business will conduct a demonstration experiment at Mass-Trans Innovation Japan Osaka 2026, using haptic technology 'FEEL TECH®' to simulate the driver's seat of an EF64-1030 electric locomotive.
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East Japan Railway Company (JR East), JR East Trading Co., Ltd., and NTT Docomo Business Inc. will conduct a demonstration experiment on railway vehicle experiences using haptic transmission technology at the 'Mass-Trans Innovation Japan Osaka 2026'.
At the booth, an environment will be built using specialized devices and video to allow visitors to experience what it is like to be a driver. This demonstration is part of an initiative by the 'WaaS Co-Creation Consortium' and utilizes NTT Docomo's 'FEEL TECH®'.
Based on the operation of the EF64-1030 electric locomotive formerly belonging to the Niigata Vehicle Center, visitors will experience the vehicle's vibrations felt by the driver synchronized with running scene videos. The project aims for future expansion through online content provision.
■ Overview
- Period: May 27 - May 29, 2026
- Location: Intex Osaka, JR East Booth
- Cost: Free (Cooperation with a survey is requested)
At the booth, an environment will be built using specialized devices and video to allow visitors to experience what it is like to be a driver. This demonstration is part of an initiative by the 'WaaS Co-Creation Consortium' and utilizes NTT Docomo's 'FEEL TECH®'.
Based on the operation of the EF64-1030 electric locomotive formerly belonging to the Niigata Vehicle Center, visitors will experience the vehicle's vibrations felt by the driver synchronized with running scene videos. The project aims for future expansion through online content provision.
■ Overview
- Period: May 27 - May 29, 2026
- Location: Intex Osaka, JR East Booth
- Cost: Free (Cooperation with a survey is requested)
FAQ
今回の実証実験では何の車両を体験できますか？
2025年11月に営業運転を終了した新潟車両センター所属の電気機関車「EF64-1030」の走行を題材としています。
実証実験はどこで行われますか？
インテックス大阪で開催される「第2回 鉄道技術展・大阪2026」のJR東日本ブース内で行われます。
体験にかかる費用はいくらですか？
無料で体験可能です。ただし、体験後のアンケートへの協力をお願いしています。
体験にはどのような技術が使われていますか？
株式会社NTTドコモの感覚伝達技術「FEEL TECH®」を活用し、専用デバイスと映像を通して運転士の感覚を追体験します。
誰がこの実験を主催していますか？
JR東日本、JR東日本商事、NTTドコモビジネスが「WaaS共創コンソーシアム」の一環として共同実施します。