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Experience Cutting-Edge Technology at Okayama University

On May 22, 2025, the esteemed Okayama University will be the venue for an exciting event: "Open Innovation Match Up vol.3." This event, organized by the Okayama Digital Innovation Creation Platform (OI-Start), will showcase groundbreaking technologies from NVIDIA, featuring quadruped robots and VR devices.

The theme for this third installment is "Expanding the Future of Co-Creation through Digital and Real Experiences." The event aims to bring together industry, academia, and government representatives to accelerate collaborative innovation through immersive technical experiences. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to witness and interact with cutting-edge technologies firsthand, such as quadruped robots, smart rings, and ultra-high-definition VR goggles. This is a chance to truly feel how these innovations can shape the future.

A highlight of the event will be a special seminar led by Keitaro Shimizu, a Senior Solution Architect from NVIDIA. He will discuss the possibilities that NVIDIA's Omniverse presents for research and industry. Not only will there be demonstrations and technology showcases, but attendees can also engage with each other and establish valuable connections through poster displays by participating companies and researchers.

Event Details

• - Date: May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
• - Time: 13:00 to 17:15
• - Venue: Okayama University Commemorative Hall, Tsushima Campus, Okayama
• - Address: 1-1-1 Tsushima Nakaku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-8530

The program will include:

• - 13:00 - 13:10: Opening Remarks by Masanobu Abe (Okayama University Executive) and Yasunori Nogami (OI-Start President)
• - 13:10 - 13:55: Special Seminar on NVIDIA Omniverse by Keitaro Shimizu
• - 13:55 - 15:10: Poster Introductions & Technology Showcases, including quadruped robots, smart rings, and VR goggles
• - 15:15 - 17:10: Demonstrations and Poster Sessions
• - 17:10 - 17:15: Closing Remarks

Additionally, a pre-demo and experience corner will open earlier from 10:00 to 12:00, allowing participants to get a sneak peek of the technologies on display. A networking party will follow from 17:45 to 19:30.

About OI-Start

The Okayama Digital Innovation Creation Platform (OI-Start) works collaboratively with industry, academia, and government to harness digital technology for innovation. The platform helps foster skills among individuals who contribute to innovation while enhancing the productivity and attractiveness of local businesses, aiming to keep talented youths in the Okayama region.

This event is part of the Cabinet Office's initiative to reinforce innovation creation environments in regional core universities.

We invite everyone interested in the future of technology and collaboration to join us at this remarkable event at Okayama University, which stands at the forefront of research and innovation.

For more details, visit the OI-Start website: OI-Start.