On Tuesday, May 5th, the Asahi Shimbun and other newspapers introduced WEST inx Co., Ltd.'s experiential exhibition at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which uses "AmiVoice."
"Say 'Nandeyanen' into the microphone and experience 'proper' Osaka dialect at the Expo"
Name of publication: Asahi Shimbun
https://www.asahi.com/articles/AST5W2RBTT5WOXIE024M.html?iref=comtop_Tech_science_01
"The key to opening the door...is the Osaka dialect!"
Media name: Asahi Broadcasting "Good Morning Asahi Saturday"
"A door that opens in Osaka dialect" on display for a limited time at the Expo site, AI analyzes intonation and pronunciation"
Media name: ABC News
https://www.asahi.co.jp/webnews/pages/abc_31441.html
"Experiencing the Osaka dialect at the Expo: Who is the voice...?"
Media name: Mainichi Broadcasting System "Yonchan"
"Osaka Dialect Test at the Expo?! Latest Voice Recognition Technology"
Name of media: TV Osaka "Gentle News"
"Open the door with 'ame-chan' and use AI to make correct Osaka dialect decisions"
Name of publication: Sankei Shimbun
"Can you say 'Chow Chow Chaun Chau' in Osaka dialect? Doors opened by native pronunciation appear at the Expo"
Name of media: Sankei News
https://www.sankei.com/article/20250527-UHK2HSIZKNMOLH3AFB26UCFMCA/
"An experiential exhibit using AI voice recognition "AmiVoice" will be available at the WEST inx booth at the Osaka Kansai Expo"
Name of publication: Dempa Times
https://www.dempa-times.co.jp/press-release/23227/
"Doors open in Osaka dialect at the Expo, AI judges pronunciation"
Name of publication: Shinano Mainichi Shimbun
"\Nandeyanen/ Correct Osaka dialect determined by AI, on display at Expo Pavilion"
Media name: Chugoku Shimbun
"Correct Osaka dialect judged by AI"
Media name: Kyoto Shimbun
"AI will determine whether you're speaking in the correct Osaka dialect. If you pass, the door will be unlocked at the Expo."
Media name: 47NEWS
https://www.47news.jp/12647441.html
"The latest information on the Osaka Kansai Expo!! Trying to open sesame in the Kansai dialect!!"
Media name: Baycom "Team Baycom"
"Experience the automatic door unlocking system 'Key Voice' at the Osaka-Kansai Expo!"
Media name: Third News
https://news.3rd-in.co.jp/article/f7824f52-1ffa-11f0-a014-9ca3ba083d71#gsc.tab=0
"'Nandeyane Challenge' to be held at Expo: 'Nandeyane!!' opens the door. AI determines the correct intonation of Osaka dialect?!"
Media name: Robosta
https://robotstart.info/2025/04/24/nandeyanen-challenge-expo2025.html
"Providing a world where doors open with the correct Osaka dialect at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. What are the benefits and possibilities of authentication based on 'voice individuality' as the key?"
Media name: payment navi
"Advanced Media's AI voice recognition system appears at the Osaka Kansai Expo, unlocking automatic doors by detecting Osaka dialect intonation"
Media name: XEXEQ
https://xexeq.jp/blogs/media/topics44914
■Click here for press release
https://www.advanced-media.co.jp/newsrelease/9895/
■For more information on "AmiVoice SDK," click here
https://acp.amivoice.com/amivoice_sdk/
■Click here for details on “AmiVoice Cloud Platform”
https://acp.amivoice.com/
