When does the proof-of-concept begin?

The PoC is scheduled to start in January 2027.

What specific use cases will be tested?

Examples include reviewing 3D models generated from 2D drawings across remote sites, recreating factories as digital twins for intuitive remote monitoring, linking the metaverse with AI for daily task support, and providing a virtual office for cross-site communication.

metatell is Urth's browser-based metaverse service, accessible from any device without special equipment, featuring designer-built 3D spaces, customizable admin tools, and quantitative analysis.

AI Business & IndustryPR TIMES (AI)2h agoOct 27, 2026, 16:00 JST

Urth to support Kanadevia metatell PoC from January 2027

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What happened
Urth will provide its metatell metaverse service and AI know-how to Kanadevia's ICT Promotion Division for a PoC starting January 2027, verifying use cases in design, operation and maintenance.
Why it matters
The PoC tests whether metaverse and AI can address plant-industry challenges such as on-site confirmation work loads, succession of skilled workers' knowledge, and alignment among stakeholders, with Urth aiming to feed results into services for manufacturers.

WHO IT HITSManufacturers in plant industries, especially ICT promotion and operations teams exploring metaverse and AI for design review, digital-twin factory monitoring and cross-site collaboration, stand to learn from the PoC's results.

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Context & Analysis

Urth has been building metatell as a browser-accessible metaverse for manufacturers, targeting challenges such as hiring, training, internal communication and operational efficiency. In plant industries specifically, the company points to a heavy load of on-site confirmation work, the need to pass on experienced workers' knowledge, and the difficulty of aligning understanding among stakeholders.

The Kanadevia PoC draws on Urth's spatial construction and implementation capabilities plus its AI know-how. Under the PoC, metatell's 3D space construction and customization functions and AI integration technology will be used to test scenarios in design, operation and maintenance. Urth says it will use the results to develop services aimed at solving manufacturers' challenges.

FAQ

When does the proof-of-concept begin?: The PoC is scheduled to start in January 2027.
What specific use cases will be tested?: Examples include reviewing 3D models generated from 2D drawings across remote sites, recreating factories as digital twins for intuitive remote monitoring, linking the metaverse with AI for daily task support, and providing a virtual office for cross-site communication.
What is metatell?: metatell is Urth's browser-based metaverse service, accessible from any device without special equipment, featuring designer-built 3D spaces, customizable admin tools, and quantitative analysis.

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