Case Studies

Recruit Car Sensor Co., Ltd

• ●Industry : Used car information media
• ●Challenges : Improvement of inquiry rate
• ●Services : 360°Car

In the used car market, the ability for potential buyers to obtain more detailed vehicle information online is an important factor influencing their decision-making. Recruit Car Sensors Inc. was looking for a more realistic way to convey the condition of the vehicle and the atmosphere of the interior, which cannot be conveyed through conventional static images and text alone.

By introducing our 360°Image x AI Solution, we have created an environment that allows users to easily create and post 360°views of vehicles. Users can now check every detail of the vehicle from their smartphones or PCs as if they were looking at the actual vehicle, leading to an improved sense of security. In addition, the AI-based automatic correction function maintains optimal image quality, significantly reducing the workload of listing. As a result, it contributes to the improvement of the inquiry and closing rates.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

• ●Industry : Manufacture and sale of automobiles and related businesses
• ●Challenges : Communicate vehicle attractiveness online
• ●Services : 360°Car

As a global automaker, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. pursues product offerings and brand experiences for a wide range of users, and needed a more innovative and immersive user experience when providing vehicle information online.

In particular, one of the challenges was to strengthen the provision of information that would enable potential buyers to grasp the details of a vehicle's exterior, interior, and quality without having to visit a dealership. By introducing our 360°Car, we were able to create a system that allows users to easily view a highly accurate 360°view of a vehicle on a website or sales page. Users can now view the vehicle from any angle, regardless of device, as if they were looking at the vehicle on the spot.

USS Co., Ltd.

• ●Industry : Used car auction management
• ●Challenges : Workload for photographing and editing vehicle information
• ●Services : 360°Car

In the used car auction market, providing accurate and detailed vehicle information is an important factor that influences bidders' decision-making. U.S.S. Inc. used to take and edit approximately 50 still images per vehicle to convey the condition of the vehicle, but this process took a lot of time and effort.

The introduction of our 360° Image x AI Solution significantly reduced the man-hours required to photograph each vehicle, and by utilizing 360° panoramic content, the condition of vehicles can now be grasped more intuitively, without the hassle of taking multiple still images. Furthermore, by utilizing the AI-based image cropping function for each part and angle, important points can be automatically extracted. This has dramatically improved the efficiency of the listing process, reducing the workload and making it easier for bidders to understand the information provided. As a result, the system contributes to improved transparency of transactions and higher bidding rates.

IDOM Inc.

• ●Industry : Used car sales
• ●Challenges : Burden of photographing and posting vehicles
• ●Services : 360°Car

IDOM, Inc., which is working to expand online used car sales, had been taking approximately 50 still images of each vehicle to convey the vehicle's appeal. However, the time and effort required to shoot and edit the images was significant, and reducing the workload was a challenge.

With the introduction of our 360° Image x AI Solution, it is now possible to introduce vehicles using 360° panoramic views, significantly reducing the man-hours required for photography. This eliminates the need to take numerous still images, as was the case in the past, and has improved operational efficiency. Furthermore, by utilizing an AI-based image cropping function for each part and angle, important points of the vehicle can be automatically extracted, making it possible to provide content that is easy for users to understand. This has improved the convenience of online sales and contributed to higher closing rates.

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

• ●Industry : Manufacture and sale of automobiles and related businesses
• ●Challenges : Improve the quality of the online purchase experience and encourage store visits
• ●Services : 360°Car

With the increasing number of users deciding to purchase a vehicle without seeing it in person, the way in which vehicle information is provided online is being questioned. Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. was looking for a way to provide users with a more realistic vehicle experience to help them make a purchase decision.

By introducing our 360° Image x AI Solution, it is now possible to introduce vehicles using 360° panoramic views on official and dealer websites. This has increased the user's willingness to purchase at the stage before visiting the store and improved the effectiveness of guiding the user to the actual store. Furthermore, AI-based image analysis and optimization technology quickly generates visual content that maximizes the appeal of each vehicle. As a result, it has led to enhanced sales promotion both online and offline.

Suzuki Motor Corporation

• ●Industry : Manufacture and sale of automobiles and related businesses
• ●Challenges : Gathering information on prospective customers before they visit the store
• ●Services : 360°Car

Suzuki Motor Corporation, which has strengths in mini cars and compact cars, faced the important challenge of providing users of all ages with a sense of security and conviction online before making a purchase. With conventional images and spec sheets alone, it was difficult to adequately convey the actual size and feel of the interior and exterior, leaving users with insufficient information to make a decision before visiting a store.

With the introduction of 360°Car, we have created a system that allows anyone to easily create and post 360°views of vehicles. Viewers can now check out the vehicle they are interested in from any angle from their PC or smartphone, recreating an experience online that is similar to that of the actual vehicle. This has increased users' understanding and willingness to visit the store, contributing to raising the level of the consideration phase.

Nissho Communications Co., Ltd.

• ●Industry : Real Estate Brokerage
• ● Challenges : Improvement of inquiry rate
• ●Services : 360°Homes

With the increase in the number of users searching for rental properties online, the real estate industry is seeking ways to express the "realistic appeal of a space" that cannot be conveyed through photos and videos alone. Nissho Corporation was looking for a method to improve the quality of property introductions and effectively deliver information to more prospective tenants.

With the introduction of our 360° Image x AI Solution, online previews using 360° panoramic content are now possible. This allows distant users and busy people to check the atmosphere of a property in detail without having to visit in person. In addition, AI automatically optimizes images, making it possible to provide high-quality content in a short period of time, contributing to increased operational efficiency. As a result, the response rate was improved and the lead time to closing was shortened.

NTT Urban Development Corporation

• ●Industry : Development and leasing of office buildings and commercial facilities
• ●Issue : Difficulty in conveying a spatial image of the property
• ●Services : 360°Homse®.

NTT Urban Development Corporation, a developer and operator of large-scale office buildings and commercial facilities, faced the challenge of accurately conveying the expansiveness and design of its properties online. In particular, potential tenants from distant locations were finding it difficult to grasp the essential appeal of the properties from drawings and photographs alone.

With the introduction of 360°Homes, we have created a system that allows users to view the interior and spatial configuration of a property in three dimensions with a 360°view. Now, customers can check out properties from their PCs or smartphones as if they were actually walking through the property, without having to visit the site. As a result, the number of initial previews and reviews has increased, contributing to improved efficiency of sales activities and customer satisfaction.