Neural Port Co., Ltd. Forms High-Performance Partnership with JeSU Certified Professional e-Sports Player GENKI Morita, Introducing First-Ever VR Brain Fatigue Measurement in e-Sports

Neural Port Co., Ltd., headquartered in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, and led by Representative Director Anna Shimafuji, has entered into a high-performance partnership agreement with JeSU certified professional e-sports player GENKI Morita. This initiative, which involves applying the VR-based brain fatigue measurement system "ZEN EYE Pro" for quantitative monitoring of brain fatigue in e-sports performance management, is a first in the e-sports industry.

Background and Purpose: E-sports competitions demand high-level cognitive functions such as instantaneous judgment, reaction speed, and sustained concentration. However, compared to the utilization of fitness data in physical sports, a system for objectively understanding e-sports players' "brain condition" and applying it to training and match preparation has not been sufficiently established. By applying the technology of the VR brain fatigue measurement system "ZEN EYE Pro," developed based on years of neuroscience and performance research, to the e-sports field, Neural Port believes it can contribute to optimizing player performance and extending competitive careers, leading to this partnership.

[VR Brain Fatigue Measurement System ZEN EYE Pro] ZEN EYE Pro is a system that utilizes gaze-tracking VR to quantify brain fatigue (central fatigue) in just one minute. By measuring eye movements and pupil reactions, it non-invasively and objectively evaluates fatigue levels.

Initiative Details: Daily Conditioning: Optimizing the balance between training volume and rest by measuring and recording daily brain fatigue scores using ZEN EYE Pro. Pre/Post-Match Monitoring: Measuring brain fatigue values during warm-up before long tournaments (e.g., 4 hours/day x 4 days) and immediately after matches to analyze the reproducibility of peak performance. Joint Data Research: Conducting a joint research project to elucidate brain fatigue patterns specific to e-sports players based on accumulated data. Information Dissemination: Releasing some measurement data on the player's SNS/streams to raise awareness of the importance of conditioning in e-sports.

Actual Data and Insights from Tournament: Prior to this partnership, preliminary measurements of brain fatigue scores and autonomic nervous system scores were conducted using ZEN EYE Pro over four days of official tournaments for GENKI Morita. The following are key insights obtained from this measurement data: * Note: Insights also utilize confidential data beyond the above. The data presented is from preliminary measurements, and further verification will be conducted through continuous measurement and analysis.

1. Brain Fatigue Signature of "Good Performance": Results suggested the possibility of the player entering a highly concentrated state (the "zone"). This indicates a potential correlation between brain fatigue fluctuation patterns and performance quality. 2. Key Data Affecting Performance Quality: Insights into factors crucial for performance improvement were confirmed through multivariate analysis of multiple data points based on brain fatigue scores and autonomic nervous system scores. 3. Application to Conditioning: The trend in morning measurements (DAY 2: 46, DAY 3: 39) indicated a direct correlation between the quality of sleep and rest and the next day's brain fatigue baseline. This is a crucial insight for utilizing morning brain fatigue scores as an indicator for determining daily training intensity and match preparation strategies, contributing to performance intelligence. 4. Identification of Individual "Optimal Zone": Although the four days of preliminary data are limited, they suggest the possibility of an "optimal zone" where performance is maximized on the two axes of brain fatigue scores and autonomic nervous system scores. Through this partnership, Neural Port aims to accumulate long-term data to identify GENKI Morita's individual optimal zone and systematize knowledge applicable to e-sports players in general.

GENKI Morita's Comment: "VR brain fatigue measurement has made my condition visible. Knowing my fatigue level beforehand allows me to manage the quality of my play, and after matches, I can strategically plan rest and next-day adjustments based on numerical data, dramatically improving the precision of my physical condition management."

Future Developments: Based on the insights gained from this partnership, Neural Port aims to provide conditioning solutions for e-sports teams. Furthermore, beyond e-sports, Neural Port plans to expand to mind sports such as Shogi and Go, and to creative workers requiring long periods of concentration, striving to realize its mission of "visualizing brain performance."

Company Overview: [About Neural Port Co., Ltd.] Neural Port Co., Ltd.'s mission is "Update the Brain OS." It targets high-performers, primarily athletes, and conducts R&D for the VR brain fatigue measurement system ZEN EYE Pro and the ZONE training pot ZONE-Z, which aims to scientifically reproduce the ZONE state. The company has a global team built on interdisciplinary research in experimental psychology, neuroscience, gaze measurement, and robotics.

Company Name: Neural Port Co., Ltd. Location: Paltie Ashiya II 2F, 1-8 Iwaen-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture Representative Director: Anna Shimafuji Established: September 2020 Capital: 48,700,000 JPY Website: https://neuralport.io Business Activities: R&D of brain fatigue measurement system "ZEN EYE Pro" utilizing gaze measurement technology, R&D of ZONE training pot "ZONE-Z."

Contact for this matter: Neural Port Co., Ltd. Inquiry Desk: info@neuralport.jp