[First in Japan] AI Avatars Introduced for Municipal Counters and Tourist Information, "Uchi no AI Avatar" Begins Pilot Experiment with Saitama Prefecture's Nagatoro Town "Toronyan" [JetB Inc.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the primary purpose of the pilot experiment initiated by JetB Inc. in Nagatoro Town?

A: The pilot experiment aims to introduce AI counter services and tourist information using a 3D AI avatar of the town's mascot, Toronyan.

Q: Which specific AI avatar service is being utilized for this pioneering project in Saitama Prefecture's Nagatoro Town?

A: JetB Inc.'s AI avatar service named "Uchi no AI Avatar" is specifically being utilized for this innovative project in Nagatoro Town.

Q: What distinguishes this initiative as a "first in Japan" regarding municipal general counters and AI technology?

A: This is the first public case combining generative AI with a 3D avatar based on a municipal mascot for resident services at a general counter in Japan.

Q: What were the main challenges Nagatoro Town faced that this AI avatar experiment seeks to address and resolve?

A: Nagatoro Town traditionally lacked a general information counter, and sought to improve visitor service efficiency and multilingual support for its three million annual tourists.

Q: How many different languages will the AI avatar "Toronyan" be capable of providing comprehensive information in for visitors and residents?

A: The AI avatar "Toronyan" will be capable of providing a wide range of information, from administrative procedures to tourist details, in a total of fifteen different languages.