Juntendo University deploys Sylavids AI video tool to 3,000 staff

Juntendo University had been looking for ways to deliver lecture materials beyond paper, but video production required specialized skills and outside vendors added handoffs and review cycles. Translation for international students also went through translation firms with multiple rounds of checks.

The decision came down to fit rather than raw AI capability. The university compared general-purpose generative AI tools, but found they did not suit the goal of turning materials into videos. Being able to import the PowerPoint files teachers already use in class was the deciding factor, and at a scale of about 3,000 staff, choosing a purpose-built tool was seen as more realistic than buying top-tier plans of generic tools for everyone.

Current uses span five main areas: supplementary lessons, preparation and review, academic conference presentations, and internal guidance and multilingual materials. The university now plans to extend use to administrative staff and to pursue a shift from videos that convey knowledge to videos that ask students to think and answer, with quizzes and practice questions built in.