Hatsuki will be Sanyo Denki’s limited-time ambassador at the 2023 International Robot Exhibition (IREX)!
In November 2023, our flagship humanoid robot "Hatsuki", developed by HatsuMuv Co., Ltd. will serve as an ambassador for Sanyo Denki Corporation at the International Robot Exhibition held from November 29 to December 2. This collaborative project, realized through partnerships across various industries, showcases the potential for new business opportunities arising from the fusion of robot technology and entertainment.
HatsuMuv, headquartered in Edogawa-ku, Tokyo, specializes in the development of entertainment systems utilizing AI and robots, content creation for these systems, and their operation.
At the 2023 International Robot Exhibition, held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 29 to December 2, HatsuMuv will present the autonomous humanoid figure (AHF) product "AHF Hatsuki Mk.Ib" (referred to as "Hatsuki") as its first business use case. Hatsuki, standing at 145cm tall, will be featured at Yaskawa Electric Corporation's booth, introducing the product and assisting visitors.
Sanyo Denki Corporation is known for manufacturing cooling fans, servo motors, stepping motors, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, leading the industry with high-quality products. In collaboration with voice actor Kisei Fukamachi from Power Rise Co., Ltd., Hatsuki's smooth movements based on animation data will enhance the presentation of Yaskawa Electric Corporation's products at the exhibition.
HatsuMuv aims to demonstrate the diverse applications of AHF technology and create new value by intersecting entertainment and business through this opportunity.
HatsuMuv's founder, Pin-Chu Yang, expresses that Hatsuki's participation in the 2023 International Robot Exhibition is an excellent opportunity to showcase the versatility of their technology in various business scenarios. He anticipates Hatsuki's presence to attract attention, contributing significantly to the success of the exhibition.
About Hatsuki:
Originating from the Cutieroid Project, Hatsuki represents the convergence of AI, robot technology, and anime culture. Developed over three years, Hatsuki serves as a significant milestone demonstrating the integration of these three domains.
Hatsuki has been showcased at events such as Wonder Festival, highlighting its meticulous design, robot technology, projection mapping, and real-time remote control system, earning high praise. In November 2021, Pin-Chu Yang, the leader of the project, established HatsuMuv to pioneer a unique business domain by combining Japan's strengths in anime culture, VTubers, robots, AR/VR, modeling, 3D printing, and AI.
AHF Hatsuki
Hatsuki is the first humanoid robot to fully embody an anime character in terms of aesthetics, facial expressions and behaviour.
AHF Features:
Controlled by the Unity3D game engine, facilitating collaboration with game and animation creators.
Texture expression system using projection mapping for realistic reproduction of Live2D and 3D model expressions.
Real-time animation generation from direct motion, enabling easy creation of robot movements without advanced technical knowledge.
Supports remote control system via the internet.
Compatible with motion capture systems for more natural movements.
Implements unique dialogue and interaction AI based on ChatGPT for user engagement.
For AHF usage and inquiries, visit the official HatsuMuv website: [HatsuMuv](https://www.hatsumuv.com/).
Company Overview:
Company Name: HatsuMuv Co., Ltd.
Address: 3-32-14 Naka Kasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0083, Japan
Representative: Pin-Chu Yang
Establishment Date: 2021
Website: https://www.hatsumuv.com
Email: contact@hatsumuv.com