Toyoshima & Co., Ltd., a lifestyle proposal trading company, is actively promoting the use of AI. As part of this initiative, the company has developed the "VIRTUAL STANDARD AI MEASURE" (trademark registered), an innovative device that automates the measuring process of apparel products using image analysis AI, significantly reducing the traditional time required for such tasks.
With just a single photo taken by a dedicated camera, measuring is completed, cutting the time by more than half. The measurement points can be adjusted on the monitor screen according to the design, providing measurement results with accuracy superior to traditional manual methods.
This time, we spoke with Takeshi Okamoto from Toyoshima & Co., Ltd., who is in charge of the operation of the "VIRTUAL STANDARD AI MEASURE," about the background of its development, the benefits of its use, and future prospects.
PROFILE
Takeshi Okamoto
Toyoshima & Co., Ltd., DX Promotion Department Manager
After graduating from university, he joined Toyoshima & Co., Ltd. He began in sales for practical clothing, then transitioned to selling wool raw materials and yarn, exporting domestic fabrics to the United States, and conducting sales for knit products during his overseas assignment, before engaging for many years in the company's information systems department. In July 2023, he moved to the newly established DX Promotion Department, where he focuses on the missions of "Production Management DX," "Value Creation DX," and "Utilization of Generative AI."
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Can you tell us about the background of the development of "VIRTUAL STANDARD AI MEASURE"?
The VIRTUAL STANDARD AI MEASURE was originally designed with internal efficiency in mind and was not intended for commercialization.