Innovative AI and Smart Glasses for Supporting Employment Among People with Disabilities

Quixotiks' Employment Support Initiative

Quixotiks, a startup established in Tokyo, is proud to announce the approval of its innovative project aimed at aiding individuals with disabilities in the workforce. Collaboratively proposed with the Techno-Aid Association, this initiative utilizes generative AI and smart glass technology to enhance employment support tools. The project, which falls under the government-backed "Self-Support Equipment Employment Support Project," focuses on the effective integration of cutting-edge solutions designed to assist people with disabilities.

Project Overview

The key feature of this project is Quixotiks' proprietary generative AI, known as the "QX Engine." This engine will be optimized to provide personalized conversational functions and employment support plan generation capabilities. By merging the QX Engine with Lenovo's advanced smart glasses, the project aims to create a groundbreaking support experience through the lens of neuro-design.

Key Capabilities

- Personalized Support: AI-driven optimization allows for individualized assistance tailored to specific disabilities, enhancing support efficiency.
- Cognitive Load Reduction: Implementing gentle AI dialogue fosters natural communication while minimizing cognitive strain for users.
- Hands-Free Information Access: Unlike traditional smartphones or PCs, smart glasses enable immersive, hands-free information display, allowing users to remain engaged in their tasks.
- Enhanced Functionalities: This project will introduce unique support features like real-time subtitles and auditory/visual assistance that are often challenging to implement with current devices.

Target Users and Scenarios

The initiative targets businesses involved in employment support for individuals with disabilities, offering practical solutions for various work environments, including remote work and on-site operations where hands-free access is crucial. Additionally, the QX Engine can serve as an AI advisor during employment consultations and counseling sessions.

Advantages of Smart Glasses Over Smartphones

Smartphones necessitate manual operation, often causing users to divert their gaze and interrupt conversations. In contrast, smart glasses allow users to maintain their line of sight while accessing information, keeping their hands free for multitasking. The UI, influenced by neuro-design principles, reduces information overload and operational burdens, streamlining the overall experience.

Main Focus Areas

Quixotiks plans to identify challenges and enhance the user experience through meticulous on-site evaluations. Findings will be publicly shared to support evidence-based improvements and encourage the broader rollout of these tools. Active participation in academic conferences, journal contributions, and press releases will increase awareness of these significant advancements.

Collaborative Efforts

This initiative is bolstered through partnerships with Lenovo Japan, ESJ Consulting, C.I. Partners, and Advanced Stage, all devoted to comprehensive support programs for individuals with disabilities, including employment support through e-sports initiatives.

Upcoming Demonstration Experience

To showcase these innovative solutions, Quixotiks will exhibit at the 4th edition of the "Nepcon Japan" event at Makuhari Messe from September 17-19, 2025.

- Event Name: 4th Nepcon Japan [Autumn]
- Date: September 17 (Wednesday) - 19 (Friday), 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Venue: Makuhari Messe, Booth Number: 18-44
- Demo Location: Special lounge within the Manufacturing Industry and Labor Shortage Measures Expo

The demonstration will highlight the efficacy of Quixotiks' AI engine "QX Engine" in conjunction with Lenovo smart glasses, effectively offering a natural conversational environment while providing necessary visual and auditory support.

About Quixotiks

Founded in October 2023, Quixotiks aims to transform lives through emotionally responsive AI, aspiring to create a world where everyone can realize their fullest potential. The company promotes research and societal implementation via the SaaS model and API offerings, achieving recognition through participation in global events like the “Global Open-source Innovation Summit” and receiving support for new product and technology development projects from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

Discover the QX Engine

The QX Engine symbolizes a new technology that integrates information processing theories from neuroscience with communication expertise, offering a robust platform for behavioral transformation (currently in the patent application stage). By leveraging API integrations, QX Engine can enhance various existing applications across coaching, education, healthcare, consulting, and marketing sectors.