The 2019 INNO Generation Award Announcement of Nominations

A total of 185 ideas, technologies and discoveries have been nominated.

Proposal Title

Name

Residing Area

"Livestock health management service", Stress management of livestock with IoT

Hosiden Corporation

Kanagawa

Improvement of sports technology for disabled people in rural areas using ICT

Hajime Kondo

Kagawa

World exchange with idols. WORLD IDOL FES 2020 ~ Development of world idols x local idol training x regional charm

Yoichi Motochika

Oita

ANGEL, a new service to connect people.

Shigematsu Ryo

Osaka

Introducing "Japan's manufacturing power" to the world through innovation in piezoelectric materials!

Kenji Inoue

Miyagi

Piezoelectric wire surgical thread

Yuto Furukawa

Nara

Adventure of Tooth Paste: Aiming for zero tooth decay

Nobuhiro Ishizawa

Miyagi

Let's call people around the world with your voice!

Suzuka Umemoto

Fukuoka

Animal translator

Momoka Maekado

Shiga

You were young back then (VR alumni association)

Masahiko Mitani

Tokyo

A smartphone app to prevent the "Who's that person again?" situation

Ritsuki Kataoka

Ishikawa

A system that uses application chatlogs to look into someone's heart to determine if there may be a 'romantic pulse'.

Hikaru Takemura

Tokyo

Development of an on-site food recycling device that enables the decomposition of food to be used as animal feed by the larvae of black soldier flies.

Grubin

Tokyo

CAST, a part-time work tech platform to solve the issues of part-time jobs

hachidori, Inc.

Tokyo

"Information Envoy", a request system that uses location information

Izumi Mizoguchi

Tokyo

Nalu, a new 6-in-1 percussion instrument

Nobuaki Hino

Kanagawa

Into the Womb: A VR experience to allow you to virtually return to the womb using an "adult-wrapping" technique

Masako Kimura, Fujii Ayaka

Tokyo

WEARM: What if you had a third arm?

Masaki Yoshimi

Aichi

"Wheelchair Step", a commercialization project using web monitoring

Rumi Kozu

Nagano

Web UI auto-optimization system

Corpy&Co., Inc.

Tokyo

Moving picture book

Osamu Yamanaka

Hiroshima

A revolution in voice-synthesis-singing technology! AI singing voice synthesis system that sings like a human through deep learning

Techno-Speech, Inc.

Aichi

Next generation user interface with AR

Saitama University Komuro Laboratory

Saitama

DisasterScope, an AR technology for fire/smoke extinguishing training and tsunami/flood experiences

Tomoki Itamiya

Aichi

Findect: an AR Profile App

Kotaro Kinoshita

Tokyo

AR glasses where "sound can be seen" ~ Towards an era where sound is visible as well as audible~

Riku Ohkura, Ema Aboshi, Tenkai Nakamura

Osaka

AI-CON, an AI Contract checking service

GVA TECH

Tokyo

Studying handwriting imperfections using AI! Original font creation

Yuta Hasegawa

Oita

A photo sharing SNS that lets you instantly share your experiences without any input with the aid of AI

Tsuji Takumi

Osaka

"Journey to word2vec", VR experiences to travel into the head of AI

Tomoya Ishibashi, Kento Niikura

Tokyo

Catcha! Insect photography application with AI image recognition

Tomohiro Nozaki

Hyogo

Ethnipal ~ A platform to connect foreigners and Japanese people through food ~

Chihiro Hidaka

Kyoto

enjin: A legal tech service to connect lawyers with victims in filing class action lawsuits

ClassAction, Inc.

Tokyo

Recommended travel plan = Good trip!!

Akaike Reita

Saitama

Otetsudaisan

Omura Marina

Nagano

Otomirumegane

Yushi Fujii

Okayama

I want to make tag more fun

Ogawa Hinata

Aichi

Memory glasses

Akari Sentou

Kyoto

Volume matching earphones

Ayato Nishioka

Hyogo

ExcelPerfect: International courier service system

Mamoru Takara

Okinawa

Tourist destination discovery app, developed for foreigners by residents

Shogo Tamura

Kyoto

Marine greenhouse (Energy plant)

Takao Tsuchiya

Kanagawa

Underwater city CUBE

Hiroyuki Ota

Tokyo

Discovery of conversation hotspots

Takeshi Mizumoto

Tokyo

Determine if food is Halal by taking a photo of it!

Sakura Endo

Osaka

Yobigoe, save a life of someone buried in rubble

Hidekazu Umeda

Kanagawa

App to travel for cute art

Hisashi Obata

Nara

"Miya", development and operation of a photography support system in tourist areas

Yoshihiro Kato

Oita

Easily superimpose with AR glasses

Shimane University Hirakawa laboratory

Shimane

A robot to automatically take minutes of meetings (MoM)

Shoko Tomisaki

Fukuoka

A naturally pensive approach to solving difficult global problems as they relate to communication within existing organizational structures.

Adam Lobel

Tokyo

Cashless money exchange system

Makoto Ishibashi

Fukushima

AR business to provide dietary and vocational educational training utilizing empathy and synesthesia.

Takuro Sakata

Saitama

Aiming to create harmony in society by connecting local regions through "Music" x "Food" x "Robots"

Yura rhythm inc.

Miyagi

Perfect repair of skin and organs through the brilliance of the zebrafish's regeneration system

Atsushi Kawakami

Kanagawa

Airflow Scope

Shunsuke Morikawa

Akita

Aiming to solve the issues with popularization of myoelectric prosthetic hands by using microphones for virtual myolectric prosthesis and highlighting their application.

Naoto Sato, Yoshiharu Ohtsuka, Rion Horiguchi, Kokoro Matsuda, Cho yo

Tokyo

Glasses Map

Tokioka Naoki

Ishikawa

Keeper project, the 'Uber' of the care industry, for those who can't rush around

Kouwa

Iwate

magellan.life, a gourmet and travel spot recommendation engine

Kota Okazaki

Tokyo

Japanese Honorific CHANGER [K5-Kun to Tameguchi-san]

Akira Kuwata

Tokyo

Using ETC with a mobile phone

Junri Itasaka

Ishikawa

Genome Cassette Tape

Junya Asai

Tokyo

Co-LABO MAKER, a research facilities and technology sharing platform

Co-LABO MAKER Co., Ltd.

Miyagi

Nutrition measurement for maintaining health

Shinichiro Ae

Tokyo

Bad breath check tooth brush

Yuto Furukawa

Nara

The problems of the elderly cannot be solved by the elderly alone. An Entrepreneurship training program utilizing the co-creation capabilities of the youth and elderly.

Sho Hayashi

Tokyo

Giving voices a shape "Kikoe~ru"

Kaon Hayashi

Aichi

CG visualization of the thought process behind arithmetic that's too difficult to express on a chalkboard; a project to make 1 hour classes understandable in 3-minute videos.

Usystem

Mie

Heart Stethoscope

Airi Kodama

Fukuoka

A robot that can effortlessly transform, starting from microscopic-sized robots

Makoto Sato

Hyogo

Easy separation of garbage!

Reina Hironaka

Fukuoka

Communication

Sayaka Akagi

Kyoto

Disaster Compass

Masayasu Obushi

Ishikawa

SOUND FABRIC ORCHESTRA - Wearable Sound, Fabric Speaker

Olga

Tokyo

Creating a new looking world through AI processing of images captured by multiple cameras with varying functions placed in a 3D space

Kenichi Ueda

Tokyo

A tool for talent development where you can play in 3D to your heart's content (3D Printer maze)

Yoshinori Imai

Osaka

Maximizing the use of scattered and reflected light through a conifer shaped solar cell DC power supply

Manabu Maeda

Ishikawa

"Touch", a next generation device/service to help the visually impaired

Teammate

Chiba

"Space communication between fish and people", Innovation to destroy the fight for resources

Masayuki Goto

Tokyo

A bank of information of the deceased such as wills and testaments and creation of a human genealogy visible only to descendents

Masato Kuzasa

Ishikawa

Proposing a new lifestyle through reduction of rush-hour traffic using autonomous driving

Yasuhito Suzuki

Gunma

Development of earplugs and app that can automatically convert or block specific sounds, as well the development of technology that can deliver sounds to your ears via earphones.

Aoi Tani

Ishikawa

Self-donning shoes

Mikaze Ninomiya

Aichi

Translating non-verbal messages of autistic children and the elderly into language through IoT and AI!

Takehiko Nagumo

Kanagawa

The talking kitchen scale

Yuka Kanda

Fukuoka

Schnellraumseher

Kenta Suzuki

Gifu

A Step to Understanding Persons with Disabilities through VR Experiences for Handicapped People —Through Simulated Experiences of Autism Hyperesthesia —

Eiichi Miyazaki

Kagawa

IoT-compatible wearable device that quantifies elasticity and hardness for tactile evaluation

Surfgauge INSTRUMENTS

Chiba

Use of magnetic force to form a unique magnetic field, equipment that magnetically attracts and releases, and equipment that can measure and transmit the intensity and direction of a given point's magnetic force.

Yoshihiro Sakoda

Kagoshima

Development of new uses of jigsaw puzzles

Kenzo Ariyama

Tokyo

Innovation of language expression by adding physicality

Minori Manabe

Tokyo

Stress VR

Yuto Niihara

Tokyo

SPAIA | Intergrated Media of Sports x AI x Data Analysis

Glad Cube Inc.

Osaka

SPELL MASTER: Transforming 'English learning' to 'magic learning' by using magic circles

Mizuki Matsui

Tokyo

App to protect your eyes from smartphones

Ritsuki Kataoka

Ishikawa

Tranquilizer equipment

Kaho Yamaguchi

Fukuoka

World arm wrestling

Atsushi Sunahara

United States of America

"FOMM ONE", the worlds smallest 4-seater electric vehicle that can float on water during an emergency

FOMM Corporation

Kanagawa

"Experience Sharing", a platform to share experiences across the world

Akihiro Yamamoto

Tokyo

The world's first VR bungee jumping equipment with real falling (patented technology)

Tetsuya Nonomura

Tokyo

Serifu Drink Stand

Yuna Hagiwara

Hyogo

Election voting app

Niina Kawabata

Fukuoka

"City Hall Hack", connecting civil servants across the country with an online virtual city hall

Yuya Shirakawa

Miyagi

Solving transportation infrastructure problems using omnidirectional monitors

Kohei Yoshimasu

Osaka

A solution to "not understanding techical books". A platform for discovering highly-talented individuals who can answer the unknown

Kazuki Nishimura

Osaka

Flap, a comprehensive travel convenience app

Takaharu Kono

Kanagawa

Propose cooking recipes unique to the land!

Wakako Watanabe

Chiba

Timely supplies

Araki Asako

Okayama

A robot car that can be operated in sync with body movements on an even playing field, regardless of physical and age differences

Yuki Matsuda

Ishikawa

Silent Trade 2.0, Proposal of methods that can contribute to society even if it's not in the real world

Mitsuhiro Ogawa

Tochigi

If only you could get on the train more comfortably when commuting to school or work...

Yuki Ogawa

Tokyo

Tactile paving that makes a sound when a cane is near it / a cane that makes a sound upon touching tactile paving

Ryota Akatsuka

Niigata

Tsunami canceling system

Shin Hasegawa

Miyagi

Using digital art as medical care: "Care-Oriented Digital Art"

Junki Hasegawa

Tokyo

Safety confirmation through the TV

Takahiro Wada

Osaka

Don't let blocks of Braille block the way! A voice guided ICT braille road.

Takako Yamada

Mie

Tendenko 2.0: An ecosystem created with ICT and finance that can withstand natural disasters and climate change

Hisashi Fujita

Aichi

A mobility scooter that won't fall down

Yasuyuki Araki

Okayama

Connect to and through videos with 'Tomovica', a video collaboration site.

Satoru Akita

Kanagawa

An electric kettle made of pottery

Masaru Ohori

Nagano

Development of an educational and friendly digital animal exhibition system that goes beyond typical zoos and aquariums

Haruyoshi Kawai

Kanagawa

Talki sounD - For those with aphonia -

Kanon Hasegawa, Eimi Matsushita, Miyu Takano, Teammate

Chiba

DREAMsupport App

Hisashi Obata

Nara

DSYS, a Drone Disaster Prediction System

Ryuichi Tsuji

Hiroshima

Making everyday life like a movie by adding BGM

Hisashi Obata

Nara

Creation of a transportation IC card that can be used on all lines in Japan

Kota Kuroki

Kanagawa

"Samurai and Ninja Safari", Entertainment sightseeing bus tour with ninjas and samurai running about

Yuki Hiroya

Tokyo

"AI self-reliance support tool", to help manage the worries of elderly people and those with cognitive impairments and support an independent lifestyle

Yumi Mori

Kanagawa

Japan's first solution to solving the labor shortage of farms through sharing agricultural human resources! A day-to-day work application specializing in Agriculture. "Sharagri".

Sharagri Inc.

Tokyo

Making brainwave communication easier and more fun!

Daiki Katayama

Hyogo

VAAKEYE: Crime prevention through video analysis - Utilizing security camera analysis AI to prevent shoplifting.

VAAK Inc.

Tokyo

Shaberunbe - AI-controlled oxygen cylinder for emphysema

Nonoka Fukuda

Tochigi

High five with athlete's handprints

Yoshio Oya

Hokkaido

Next-generation data center facility that effectively uses waste heat

Koichiro Oki

Nagano

Bus-related ICT

Hakuto Mori

Fukuoka

Gber, "Uber with grandparents", connecting busy parents with elderly people who want to work but can't.

Rie Miura

Tokyo

HearLife

Hiroki Yamaguchi

Fukui

Courageous recluses gather 'round!

Takahiko Numata

Miyagi

Application of magnification and strengthening of artificial neural sensors that mimic the human nerves.

Shunsuke Yamada

Tokyo

Unexplored Region Profiency Tours

Takamasa Sakai

Saitama

Plastic bottle with a top that releases water one mouthful at a time

Yuto Nakamura

Fukuoka

HITORIMO-ZEN- A window into experiencing the scent of the sun, made in combination with electricity and a mainspring

Miori Manabe

Tokyo

119 App (Emergency Services Application)

Yuto Ikeda

Fukuoka

"VR Wills and Testamants", honoring memories visually and tacitely

Yoshinori Maeda

Kanagawa

VR RC Race

Hiroyuki Takamoto

Hyogo

Development of cyber defense application suite using VR

Takeshi Fujimoto

Saitama

4D Light Crayon

Shigeki Doi

Nara

Fukushima is bustling app development ~ The message from Fukushima I want to tell ~

Miki Nanashima

Fukushima

Development of secure high-speed communication technology for telemedicine through encoded transmission

Seine Shintani

Aichi

Development of a device that can measure in real time the three-dimensional coordinates of an object's surface upon touching it.

Takatoshi Yoshida

United States of America

Learn the 3Rs of plastic (reduce, reuse, recycle) through the Old Maid card game

Satoshi Kusunoki

Kyoto

Prius Repellant

Makoto Ishibashi

Fukushima

TV with built in/connectable printer

Masaru Ohori

Nagano

Burupon, (Blueberry ponzu)

Masaru Ohori

Nagano

The Evolution of Brainstorming, Virtual Sticky Notes

Shige Koichiro

Iwate

Mirage: Effectively promote sports training with professional athlete's movements more realistic than the real thing.

Yuta Ichikoshi

Ishikawa

Pet pedometer & app

Sana Tachiki

Fukuoka

Pet shops that don't sell pets

Tomomi Mori

Aichi

Museums with baby stroller access: to liberate those unable to go to museums

Miyuki Uchiumi

Chiba

A telephone to connect with the stars

Ai Nishijima

Kanagawa

Heartwarming Button

Yusuke Kawamura

Hiroshima

STREET THE MUSICAL, turning the city into a musical theatre space!

Yuki Hiroya

Tokyo

"Air Therapist", a masseuse-customer matching service

Yasushi Kobayashi

Saitama

Manzai Karaoke, bring bring the comedic duo shtick to karaoke!

Masaya Tanaka

Osaka

A platform to make "Mikkabouzu" a dead word

Le Quang Huy Dung

Saitama

cheerfor, creating the shape of the future of support with blockchain

Mine Aramu

Tokyo

Isn't private sector scientific research possible!? Advancements of community-led academic research in Osaka

Yuhi Ikegami

Osaka

Meishuu Shepherd

Akiyoshi Abe

Kanagawa

Mentor-mentee matching service

Yunosuke Koizumi

Tokyo

I don't want to pretend that I heard it anymore! "Sentire", an auditory information processing support device.

Fumi Shiraishi

Osaka

Preparation for the day if means of contact between parent and child are severed

Ryoma Sugano

Tokyo

The never-lose-anything-again house

Masahiko Mitani

Tokyo

A new image of public races to enjoy on mobile devices

Tatsuya Inatuki

Tokyo

Livebox - "Ooen-Chan"

Takako Yamada

Mie

Transcription Vary Good-Kun: Send an image via LINE messaging and AI will transcribe the text in 3 seconds

Saikai Creative Company

Nagasaki

Radio program: An Encounter with the Past

Takuya Fujihira

Tokyo

Wrappon (Auto-wrapping toilet)

Nihon Safety Co., Ltd.

Tokyo

Establishment of an local production - local consumption model of energy with chestnut peel biopellets, etc.

Sho Hayashi

Tokyo

Development of a shape and vector alignment method that can be applied to fluid analysis, medical care, and space-time phase transition equipment.

Taichi Kin

Chiba

An app to read receipt barcodes and keep track of money spent

Kanoko Tokunaga

Kanagawa

Rescue-kun

Kuki Morioka

Fukuoka

A new dispatch service using LoRaWAN ~ Aiming for a society where nobody is left behind with QOL improvement for the local elderly population~

Naoto Ido

Fukui

Enough budget for a week of exciting research! Small scale securitization of intellectual property using blockchain and promotion of wide-spread implementation

Yuhi Ikegami

Tokyo

Wadoll: an exoskeleton to let stuffed toys walk

Wadoller

Tokyo