Tochigi Tech Planter Meetup: Discussions on Manufacturing DX and Nature Communication

Tochigi Tech Planter Meetup" was held on August 28, 2025 at Utsunomiya University UU Plaza.

This event aims to generate contacts among Aramnai's team and partners to create concrete projects after the Tech Plan Grand Prix.

Two partner companies and five Aramnai teams participated in lively discussions on two themes.

◼︎ Theme 1: Manufacturing DX

Summary: Discussed labor savings and the use of AI in the manufacturing industry. In collaboration with partner companies, we will lead to the implementation of full factory inspections and employee aptitude assessments.
Participants:
- Tatsutoshi Shiota, Trillion Technologies (7th Grand Prize)
- Hideaki Suzuki (7th Finalist), AI Education Lab Inc.
- Keita Aoki, President, Aoxintec Inc.

◼︎ Theme 2: Nature Communication

Summary: We discussed the value of communication between people and nature in natural environments such as trails, national parks, and green spaces, and the use of image analysis and other technologies. Development of training tools for livestock farmers applying interpreting and bear control will be discussed.
Participants:
- Toshimori Takahashi, Nature Trail Research Institute, Inc.
- Koji Ono, Human Support Technology, Inc. (6th Finalist)
- Labominotaurus, Atsushi Hirao (7th Finalist)
- Daiki Kawashima, President, Tochigi Seiko Corporation

We will continue to accelerate the creation of new businesses through collaboration between local companies, ventures and researchers.

[Future plans

• Exhibit at the 6th Utsunomiya University Collaboration Fair Thursday, September 18
• Tochigi Tech Planter 2025 Entry Deadline Friday, December 12
• The 8th Tochigi Tech Plan Grand Prix Saturday, February 7, 13:00-19:00