Toshiba Information Systems Develops Voice-Controlled Work Support System

Toshiba Information Systems (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) has developed a work support system called "Shinan Meijin," which allows users to view manuals and other information only by voice operation. The system can be used by registering manuals and work checklists in advance. Just by giving voice instructions, the system displays the manual and other information on a wearable device in the form of glasses, and allows the user to move the position, zoom in and out, and so on. It is expected to be used in situations where both hands are often occupied, such as at factory work sites. Toshiba Information Systems is also involved in products that use artificial intelligence (AI) to support work. In addition to the display and operation of manuals and other documents, voice instructions can be given for taking photos and videos with the camera mounted on the glasses-type device. Photo taken on June 26, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images