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Event Report : Demonstrating Digital Signage at Neko-ichi Neko-za

2017.12.21

Neco Republic, a merchant on Rakuten Ichiba (online shopping mall), conducted a big event for the purpose of reducing abandoned cats in Kobe.

Rakuten Institute of Technology developed two cat-specialized digital signage systems in collaboration with Neco Republic.

NecoFace: Augmented reality photo booth where you can become a cute cat
Helping Cats Janken: AI Rock-Paper-Scissors game with a chubby cat character

There were approximately 1500 visitors that came to our demonstrations during the event. We deeply appreciate the great turnout.

We would like to continue to empowerment to merchants on Rakuten Ichiba with the most advanced technology.

http://www.nekoichinekoza.jp/

Demonstration “Helping Cats Janken: AI Rock-Paper-Scissors game with a chubby cat character”
Asaka Kawase, CEO and Prime Minister of Neco Republic, Co., Ltd. (Event Organizer) enjoyed “NecoFace” demonstration.
“Mugi The Cat” with Mitsuru Nakazawa, a researcher of Rakuten Institute of Technology
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