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Marubeni Information Systems Co., Ltd. (MSYS), a key player in the Marubeni I-DIGIO Group’s Manufacturing Solutions Segment, has officially announced the launch of its “Instruction XR Solution,” a pioneering human resource training and business support platform leveraging augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies. The initiative comes as Japan’s manufacturing and construction sectors face mounting challenges, including labor shortages and the urgent need to transfer skills from retiring experts to younger employees.
The solution was made through domestic sales agency agreements with two international technology providers: Uptale SAS, a VR interactive training platform based in Paris, and Taqtile Inc., from the US, providing AR work assistance. With this integration, MSYS can provide a complete XR-driven approach. This includes employee training and hands-on business support right at the customer’s site.
Bridging the Skills Gap with XR Technology
Amidst the shrinking workforce and loss of experienced engineers, traditional training methods are increasingly inadequate for Japan’s industrial sectors. Paper manuals and PDF-driven OJT have a difficult time keeping up with increasingly complex and changing work processes. The Instruction XR Solution addresses these challenges through the provision of digital-first tools, which accelerate competence acquisition while supporting workers directly in the field.
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The solution has two major parts:
VR Interactive Training: Uptale
With Uptale’s VR platform, organizations are enabled to easily create and deploy immersive training content without requiring specialized technical skills. This allows employees to practice hazardous or high-risk tasks in safe environments since real-life work environments captured with 360-degree cameras would then be replicated virtually. Knowledge retention is enhanced by this immersive kind of experience that will prepare your employees for high performance before they get on the job sites. Such a policy also reduces workplace accidents and speeds up ramp-up time among freshers.
AR Work Assist: Manifest
Manifest shows workers digital instructions and procedures using AR devices. Using these simple, hands-free guides, employees can finish tasks quickly and accurately, even if they’re new. Real-time remote instruction from expert staff further supports knowledge transfer, minimizes errors, and standardizes work practices across teams. MSYS solves operational challenges by using AR tools in daily routines. This leads to higher productivity, improved safety, and steady on-site performance.
MSYS combines VR pre-training with ongoing AR support at work. This blend helps companies shift easily from learning to doing. It addresses urgent labor issues and strengthens operations for the long term.
Implications for Japan’s Tech Industry
With the Instruction XR Solution, the launch marks an important milestone for immersive technology adoption in Japan. What was once considered a niche is now being deployed at the core of industry operations, opening new avenues for growth in the domestic tech ecosystem.
The solution showcases the accelerating preparedness of Japanese companies to adopt VR and AR beyond the entertainment domain into key areas of workforce development and operational support.
Digital Workforce Enablement: Japan’s aging workforce and talent gaps need tech-driven, scalable solutions. XR technologies help people learn faster, remember more, and work better.
Ecosystem Expansion: MSYS combines hardware, software, and content creation into one platform. This method builds partnerships with cloud services, wearables, analytics, and enterprise software. Together, they enhance the broader technology ecosystem.
Global Collaboration: Partnerships with Uptale and Taqtile demonstrate Japan’s commitment to finding the best-in-class XR solutions from around the globe, hence driving cross-border innovation and strengthening the industrial technology leadership of Japan.
Infrastructure development: AR-based work support will require a strong connection; therefore, 5G networks and the latest edge computing will encourage network infrastructure investments and enterprise-class wearable devices.
Business Impact and Industry Benefits
For manufacturing, construction, logistics, and utilities companies alike, the immediate operational benefits of the Instruction XR Solution are:
Improved Training Efficiency: VR modules reduce reliance on veteran trainers, shortening the time it takes to reach proficiency.
Operational Consistency and Safety: AR guidance standardizes work, minimizes errors, and reduces accidents.
Knowledge Transfer: Digitizing expert workflows secures continuity and prepares organizations for retiring skilled staff.
Competitive Advantage: The early mover advantage in adopting XR technology allows organizations to effectively gain a lead in operational efficiency, talent attraction, and showcases them as leaders in new technologies.
The ecosystem’s engagement: through the platform, the enterprise can engage third-party services, analytics, and content creation to drive innovation along the value chain.
Challenges and Considerations
While this is so promising, the deployment of XR calls for very much-needed attention to content creation, hardware usability, organizational adoption, and data security. Truly effective VR and AR experiences rely upon high-quality, contextually accurate content; wearable devices need to be adapted for field conditions; and companies need change management strategies to make sure employees and supervisors can seamlessly fold digital solutions into existing workflows.
Looking Ahead
The Instruction XR Solution by MSYS epitomizes the confluence of challenges in the workforce, readiness of technology, and operational needs facing Japan’s industry. MSYS offers training and on-site support to address workforce shortages. This approach creates a solid foundation for lasting strength and competitiveness in industry.
Japan leads in adopting XR with this launch. It establishes a global standard for using immersive tech. This method changes employee training. It enhances operational support and increases productivity. Companies using these solutions will gain better efficiency, improved safety, and more prepared employees. This will strengthen Japan’s status as a leader in technology.
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