What are the features of the AI reception solution using the 'Floating Live Stage'?

It projects life-size AI characters in the air using aerial displays, enabling high-five and dialogue for interactive communication as if a person were really there.

In what places is this solution expected to be used?

It is expected to be used in a wide range of scenarios, including tourist information centers, floor guidance in commercial facilities, exhibition explanations in museums and art galleries, and guidance at event venues.

What is the basis for claiming it is the first in Japan?

It is considered the first commercial solution in Japan that combines aerial displays and AI reception (as of May 2026, based on our own research).

What are the benefits of implementing this solution?

It offers improved utilization rates due to high eye-catching effects, addresses labor shortages, and provides stable reception quality regardless of time or staff skill levels.

What future developments are planned?

Currently, we are considering pilot implementations in local governments and commercial facilities, with a focus on accelerating social implementation in the areas of tourism digital transformation and smart cities.

[Japan's First※] AI Reception Floating in Mid-Air! Asukanet and Evolve Deploy Next-Generation AI Reception Solution via 'Uku Live Stage'

Published May 26, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 4:53 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Asukanet and Evolve have launched an AI reception solution using the 'Uku Live Stage' aerial display. This Japan-first initiative enables natural conversations with life-sized AI characters floating in mid-air, targeting implementation in tourism DX and smart city sectors.

Asukanet (President: Daikichiro Murakami, Hiroshima, TSE Growth: 2438) and Evolve (CEO: Ryo Yasumatsu, Osaka), a provider of AI solutions, have jointly announced an AI reception solution utilizing the 'Uku Live Stage' aerial display.

This solution realizes an 'AI reception' where users can naturally converse with characters or people floating in mid-air. It is the first commercial solution in Japan※ to combine aerial displays with AI customer service.

※As a commercial solution combining aerial displays and AI customer service. Based on internal research (as of May 2026).

While the adoption of digital signage and kiosks for DX initiatives is increasing, challenges such as usability issues with touch panels and low utilization rates have emerged. Additionally, there is a critical need for efficiency in reception and guidance tasks due to labor shortages.

This solution is designed with user-friendliness and emotional engagement in mind. By combining the high visibility of aerial displays with natural AI interactions, it creates a seamless flow of 'seeing,' 'stopping,' and 'using.' Life-sized AI characters appear in mid-air, allowing users to interact as if a person were standing right in front of them.

Evolve’s technology enables high-precision AI responses optimized for individual facilities, as well as support for multiple languages and local dialects. It is expected to be utilized in various scenarios such as municipal tourist information centers, commercial facilities, museums, and event venues.

Looking ahead, the companies plan to accelerate implementation in tourism DX and smart city sectors.

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[Japan's First※] AI Reception Floating in Mid-Air! Asukanet and Evolve Deploy Next-Generation AI Reception Solution via 'Uku Live Stage'

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