TOKYO, Oct 14, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships
(AOTS), NTT DOCOMO (DOCOMO), and its Thailand-based subsidiary Mobile Innovation (MI) announced today that they have
reached an agreement to collaborate on a trial that will evaluate the feasibility of delivering AOTS's technical
training programs remotely from Japan to overseas countries. The trial will utilize the 5G network capabilities and
solutions of DOCOMO and MI, and will make use of the RealWear smart glass display and AVATOUR 360-degree remote presence
solutions. The trial will run from today until 31 March, 2022.
During the trial period, Japanese enterprises participating in AOTS training programs will help to evaluate the
feasibility and effectiveness of 5G solutions in providing remote practical training and technical guidance. Global
border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to difficulties in conducting on-the-job training as well as
in the transfer of technical knowledge and the provision of practical technical guidance on a face-to-face basis. The
trial aims to address technical training issues in developing countries with remote practical training and human
resource development leveraging the latest ICT and digital solutions.
AOTS is a Japan-based human resources development organization which supports developing countries by promoting
technical cooperation through training, the dispatch of experts, and other support programs. AOTS engages with Japanese
enterprises to provide training programs -- from management training to on-site technical training -- both in Japan and
overseas, and dispatches experts to improve the technical level of the local employees of Japanese enterprises and their
local partners in overseas countries.
The RealWear solution being utilized during the trial features a 100% hands-free head-mounted smart glass display panel
worn by the trainee or user in the remote location. It incorporates voice-recognition functionality, providing the
wearer with hands-free access to supporting documentation and other media. And by utilizing the AVATOUR with 360-degree
camera, it also allows the user to shoot pictures and video of their surroundings and stream these to the host location
using 5G connectivity.
The 5G solutions being trialed will enable trainers in Japan to ascertain the physical environment of trainees in
Thailand remotely while conducting real-time training on practical operations. They will also provide trainees in
Thailand the opportunity to "virtually" visit factories, construction sites and other facilities in Japan and study
their operations, making them feel as if they were physically there. The trial will also assess the feasibility of
transferring technology know-how and the skills required to maintain Japanese levels of quality across a wide range of
industries overseas.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Japanese enterprises have faced the challenge of being unable to dispatch technical
experts to their overseas subsidiaries, resulting in delays in sharing expertise and skills with them and impacting on
their global business expansion plans. AOTS will introduce DOCOMO and MI solutions to Japanese companies planning to
implement remote technical training as effective support tools that help deliver smooth training sessions. Leveraging
their 5G solution know-how, DOCOMO and MI will also propose use cases and on-site operational assistance for Japanese
enterprises that are considering to deploy the RealWear smart glass display and AVATOUR 360 camera solutions for
implementing remote technical training.
AOTS, DOCOMO and MI aim to make use of 5G solutions globally in the field of human resource development and in support
of the global operations of Japanese enterprises to allow them more opportunities to maximize profitable activities that
support people's adaptation to the "new normal".
Roles of partners
AOTS: Promotion of the trial; recruitment of collaborative enterprises to participate in the trial; evaluation of
remote-training experience.
NTT DOCOMO: 5G solution delivery; on-site support from Japan
Mobile Innovation: 5G solution delivery; on-site set-up and support in Thailand
About The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS)
AOTS is a Japanese organization for human resources development in developing countries that promotes technical
cooperation through training, experts dispatch and other programs. The aim of AOTS is promoting mutual economic
development of Japan and other countries and friendly relationships between them by conducting activities to facilitate
industrial globalization, trade, investment, and international economic cooperation.
About NTT DOCOMO
NTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 82 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost
contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging
new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient
value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO
is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond
their expectations.
About Mobile Innovation
Mobile Innovation Co., Ltd. is an IoT service provider with a presence across Southeast Asia. Our main products,
including a fleet management service and SMS broadcasting service, have been used for more than a decade by enterprise
customers and contributed to their growth. Mobile Innovation Co., Ltd. was established in 2004 as a joint venture
between NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Loxley Public Company Limited. NTT DOCOMO is a leading mobile network operator in Japan,
providing comprehensive services centered on mobility, and Loxley, with a history of almost 80 years, is a leading
company in Thailand with a track record in a wide range of businesses.