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Everblue Technologies and Hokkaido Technical School Collaborate on AI Education

Everblue Technologies, a company based in Chofu, Tokyo, is dedicated to achieving a sustainable society through drone technology. Recently, they have forged a partnership with Hokkaido Technical School, known for its AI Business program, which is managed by the Jikei Group. This collaboration aims to enhance local development, foster talent, and promote vocational education.

About Hokkaido Technical School's AI Business Program

The AI Business program at Hokkaido Technical School is a four-year program designed to integrate AI technology with business skills in a practical educational setting. Students will learn the fundamentals of generative AI, data analysis, and app development while engaging in projects that collaborate with businesses and local governments. The goal is to cultivate professionals who are ready to tackle real-world challenges. Upon graduation, students earn the title of Advanced Specialist, positioning them for employment or graduate school, specifically targeting the next generation of specialists who can apply AI to resolve societal challenges. The program actively encourages partnerships with businesses and local governments, providing students with hands-on experience in solving community issues and creating new value.

Background and Objectives of the Partnership

Hokkaido faces significant challenges due to its harsh winter conditions, particularly concerning snow removal and maintaining infrastructure, both of which are crucial for sustainable local communities. In response, there has been a growing demand for educational opportunities that focus on practical solutions utilizing advanced technologies like AI and drones. Hokkaido Technical School prioritizes problem-solving in conjunction with the local community and aims to equip students with the capability to implement AI, data analysis, and app development in real social contexts. With a shared commitment to addressing practical challenges through technology, Everblue Technologies and Hokkaido Technical School aligned their visions, paving the way for this partnership.

In serving future mobility development, the collaborative program will involve students participating in practical projects like "Integrating AI Image Recognition Technology with Drone Vehicles for Autonomous Driving." As part of this initiative, Everblue Technologies will provide students with equipment such as the Snow Removal Drone® at no cost. Students will utilize this equipment to experiment with AI-driven image recognition for controlling unmanned driving systems, and the experimental data generated will be shared with Everblue Technologies.

This collaboration not only facilitates experiential learning opportunities but also incorporates real-world challenges into education. By doing so, it aims to develop professionals with enhanced practical abilities. The partnership signifies a new educational model by fostering collaboration among local communities, industries, and educational institutions, establishing a bridge to connect the next generation of engineers with society.

Summary of the Agreement

• - Support for educational activities aimed at fostering skilled workforce
• - Information provision for current students, stakeholders, and alumni
• - Training cooperation for teaching staff related to program and class management
• - Free loan of equipment including the Snow Removal Drone®
• - Provision and support of additional human, intellectual, and material resources

Moving forward, Everblue Technologies will continue to innovate solutions to address social challenges and support the future of workplaces through various drones, including water drones and snow removal drones.