Amphibious bus "Sky Duck Yokohama" introduces AI simultaneous translation "Sentio"

Pocketalk Corp. announced the launch of "Sentio - Pocketalk for Tour" on June 8 for the amphibious bus tour "Sky Duck Yokohama" operated by Hinomaru Jidosha Kogyo. This AI simultaneous translation service translates the guide's voice into text and audio in real-time. It supports up to 77 languages simultaneously, allowing a single Japanese-speaking guide to handle multilingual tours. This significantly reduces operational costs and the need for multilingual staff. Participants can use the service instantly by scanning a QR code with their smartphones, requiring no app installation. The translation is available in both text and audio formats, providing a barrier-free experience. The "Sky Duck Yokohama" tour is popular among foreign tourists, offering a unique experience combining land driving and water cruising. The introduction of this service aims to improve the quality of the tourism experience by eliminating information gaps caused by language barriers, ensuring equal access to information for all tourists, and ultimately contributing to increased customer satisfaction and tourism growth.