Selected to Present at "Autodesk University"

Autodesk University, the largest conference organized by Autodesk, brings together partners and users from various sectors, including design, manufacturing, construction, media, and entertainment, offering knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. This annual event will be held at the San Diego Convention Center from October 15 to 17, 2024, expecting over 12,000 attendees.

The submission was selected from over 3,200 entries worldwide. I will present at the event titled “How Generative AI Helped Final Aim to Design a Unique Yamaha EV for Farming Terrain,” sharing insights on achieving new design and creativity while protecting IP rights and authenticity, especially for professionals in design and manufacturing and those interested in new business and innovation.

Featured in NIKKEI DESIGN

Excited to share that "NIKKEI DESIGN," a business and design media run by one of the top prestigious Japanese media companies, has spotlighted our new smart contract platform, which Yamaha Motor is utilizing.

Featured in Design Magazine AXIS

Honored to share that "AXIS," a prestigious design media, has spotlighted our new smart contract platform, which is already being utilized by Yamaha Motor.

Selected to exhibit at “TechCrunch Disrupt 2023"

Honored to be selected to exhibit at “TechCrunch Disrupt 2023,” the world’s leading authority conference in debuting revolutionary startups, in San Francisco from the 19th to the 21st of September, 2023.

Awarded by the Japan Society and Stanford University

We proudly announce that Final Aim, Inc. has been selected as the “Innovation Showcase” company in the “Japan – US Innovation Awards,” co-hosted by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

More on: https://final-aim.com/innovation-showcase

Announcing "RMP Project" with Panasonic

Humble and grateful to announce that we have collaborated by Web3 technologies with Panasonic to launch the “Removing Microaggression Products (RMP) Project.”

More on: https://www.yasuhideyokoi.com/#/panasonic-rmp-project/

Announcing "TACHI" – Generative Design & Web3 Technologies Combined with Historic Japanese Samurai Sword Craftsmanship

Pleased to unveil an art piece, “TACHI” that combines the latest technologies of AI-powered generative design and Web3 with traditional Japanese katana swords craftsmanship with more than 400 years of history. The product is from a collaboration project between Studio Shikumi Inc.Yasuhide Yokoi has been invited to introduce its latest case studies on its Web3 platform and the technologies where clients, designers, and manufacturers can build trust, connect and collaborate with complete ownership and vital authenticity.

More on: https://www.yasuhideyokoi.com/#/tachi/

Speaking at “Autodesk Accelerate 2022”

Autodesk Accelerate is an exclusive event for design and manufacturing leaders with featured keynotes, panel discussions, industry networking, and analyst presentations by business experts. Participants can gain industry insights during the event and discover better ways to collaborate, automate, and make smarter decisions faster. Key speakers are invited worldwide, including Steelcase, Airbus, and Seymourpowell.

Yasuhide Yokoi has been invited to introduce its latest case studies on its Web3 platform and the technologies where clients, designers, and manufacturers can build trust, connect and collaborate with complete ownership and vital authenticity.

Final Aim news: https://final-aim.com/autodesk-accelerate-2022

Collaborated with Autodesk at Formnext 2021

Collaborated with Autodesk, Inc., a global leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, at “Formnext 2021” – the world’s largest exhibition for additive manufacturing in Frankfurt, Germany.

At the Autodesk booth, visitors were be able to see the innovative process of the initial design and prototyping phase in one of our latest projects – an autonomous delivery robot in Singapore.

Final Aim news: https://final-aim.com/formnext-with-autodesk

Featured in Design Magazine AXIS

Featured in the 40th Anniversary Special Issue of the Design Magazine AXIS.

Design Magazine AXIS was first published in 1981, and its contents have been distinguished from general magazines with unique and high-quality content. Since its first publication, the magazines have been highly favored by designers worldwide involved in business, service, and product development, as well as highly influential figures and opinion leaders.

In the 40th Anniversary Special Issue, Yasuhide Yokoi was featured to give out perspectives for designers of the future.

Design Magazine AXIS:
https://www.axisinc.co.jp/english/service/society#design-magazine

40th Anniversary Special Issue:
https://amzn.to/3Duu12T

Appointed as a Mentor at an Acceleration Program “HIGO CANVAS”

Has been appointed as a mentor at a startup acceleration program by Kumamoto City – “HIGO CANVAS.”

Program Website URL
https://higo-canvas.com/

“HIGO CANVAS” is an acceleration program by Kumamoto City, that aims to discover, mentor, and promote future entrepreneurs that would create new industries.
The program also focuses on community development that supports entrepreneurship and new business creation.
By putting emphasis on entrepreneurs and startup companies as a community, and bringing in supporters and mentors from both in and outside Kumamoto City, the activity ultimately aims to build an environment where new industries continuously evolve.
The acceleration program will organize supports and events that align with the City’s cultural context, such as “Creative” and “Leading-edge Technology.”

Inspired by the ambition of Kumamoto City and the accelerator program “HIGO CANVAS,” we joined forces to provide our knowledge and know-how in startup development. With our support and mentor, we will push forward the entrepreneurship, innovation, and industry creation from Kumamoto City local to global.