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Collaborating Toward a New Level of Navigation

In a significant advancement in mobile battery sharing technology, INFORICH, a leading service provider, in collaboration with Kawasaki Heavy Industries, has launched a demonstration project featuring the integrated battery stand "Navi20" equipped with Kawasaki's indoor positioning service "mapxus Driven by Kawasaki". This initiative began at Haneda Innovation City and is set to last until the end of December 2026.

Background and Objectives of the Collaboration

The aim of this collaborative demonstration experiment is to explore new avenues for enhancing the "CHARGESPOT" service by integrating the advanced indoor positioning capabilities provided by Kawasaki. INFORICH is keen on investigating the potential synergies between its mobile battery rental model and Kawasaki's sophisticated technological framework. The experiment will assess how effectively the mapxus software can navigate complex indoor environments alongside the hardware and services offered by INFORICH. This step is essential for validating not only the rental functionality but also for exploring the possibilities of creating a next-generation infrastructure that adds significant value.

Details of the Demonstration Experiment

• - Installation Period: From July 10, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
• - Location: Haneda Innovation City, Zone B 2F Windbreak Room.
• - Equipment: One CHARGESPOT Navi20.
• - Target Audience: Visitors to the facility and businesses interested in innovative indoor solutions.

It's worth noting that this is the first domestic initiative in Japan following the successful implementation of the indoor positioning service in Hong Kong.

Understanding mapxus Driven by Kawasaki

The mapxus service is designed to offer high-precision indoor positioning capabilities in areas where GPS signals are typically inadequate. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies from Mapxus, a company with significant achievements in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, Kawasaki Heavy Industries aims to expand this innovative service throughout Japan. For more details, visit mapxus.

The CHARGESPOT Service

CHARGESPOT stands as Japan’s leading mobile battery sharing service. Users can conveniently rent batteries by simply scanning the QR code found on CHARGESPOT stands using the app. Currently, approximately 60,000 units are operational across 47 prefectures in Japan, and the service is progressively extending to international markets including Hong Kong, Taiwan, the UK, Italy, and others.

How to Use CHARGESPOT

• - App Name: CHARGESPOT
• - Download Link: Download here

A Look at Kawasaki Heavy Industries

Kawasaki Heavy Industries is a venerable company founded in 1896, headquartered at Kobe Crystal Tower in Kobe City, Japan. Under the leadership of President Yasuhiko Hashimoto, they continue to pioneer advancements in various industries.

For more information, please check their official site: Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

Innovation at INFORICH

INFORICH, based in Tokyo's Shibuya district, was established in September 2015 and is headed by Group CEO Hirotaka Akiyama. Their ongoing commitment is to enhance outdoor and indoor battery solutions.

For details, visit: INFORICH

Through this partnership and the demonstration project, INFORICH and Kawasaki aim to innovate not just the operational functionality of shared battery solutions but also redefine user experiences within smart, connected environments.