TOPPAN Inc. and NTT DOCOMO, Inc. have agreed to work together to create innovative communication services for the upcoming 6G era. TOPPAN specializes in information processing and computer graphics, focusing on providing various metaverse services. Meanwhile, DOCOMO is leading the development of next-generation communication technologies through its FEEL TECH platform, aiming to enhance human sensory experiences over networks in the 6G era.
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As part of the agreement, TOPPAN will combine its metaverse and advanced expression capabilities with DOCOMO’s FEEL TECH platform. The two companies will collaborate on developing services related to education, skill transmission, and online shopping. The first step will involve integrating FEEL TECH with TOPPAN’s Metapa app, which offers interactive educational content for museums. Development discussions will start in April, 2025.
By incorporating FEEL TECH’s sensory sharing features into Metapa, the companies aim to create new content that allows users to feel the texture of materials and the tactile sensations envisioned by artists, improving art education through direct interaction. Moving forward, TOPPAN and DOCOMO will continue working together to provide innovative services that amaze and delight customers, utilizing FEEL TECH.
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