Release curiosity cooperates in the planning and development of AR disaster prevention quiz content “Disaste r Quiz Quest”

[Release] curiosity cooperates with planning and development of AR disaster prevention quiz content “Disaster Quiz Quest” ​
curiosity Inc. Press release: September 30, 2024 curiosity cooperates in the planning and development of AR disaster prevention quiz content “Disaster Quiz Quest” Take daily quizzes and deepen your disaster prevention knowledge! curiosity Co., Ltd. cooperated in the planning and development of “Disaster Quiz Quest,” a new AR [*1] quiz content that allows you to learn disaster prevention knowledge in a fun and game-like manner. This content is deployed on the “XR City” app provided by NTT ConoQ Corporation, and is part of a project by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., with the aim of spreading awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation. With content that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, it provides an opportunity to learn knowledge about taking the correct actions in the event of a disaster in a game-like manner.
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■ For daily disaster prevention habits! AR quiz with 1 question a day, 100 questions in total! “Disaster Quiz Quest” has 12 types of disasters: liquefaction, heavy rain, fire, guerrilla heavy rain, flood, earthquake, snow and ice, typhoon, storm surge, tsunami, landslide, and lightning (in alphabetical order). A terrifying monster based on the motif will ask you a quiz. In addition to disasters, the Dr. Disaster character will ask you quizzes about stockpiling and evacuation, so you can have fun learning about them. In addition, you can collect stamps each time you answer a quiz within the content, and as you collect stamps, you can obtain special disaster prevention digital content. One quiz will be added each day, and we hope that by taking on the daily quizzes, you will naturally develop a habit of increasing your disaster prevention awareness. ■ Provided in an easy-to-understand quiz format under the supervision of experts The geology-related quizzes and explanations in “Disaster Quiz Quest” are supervised by Professor Akihiko Shibahara, director of the Geoscience Visualization Technology Research Institute at the University of Tsukuba. Based on the latest research results, we have incorporated quizzes and explanations that are easy to understand for a wide range of people, from children to adults. ■ An AR experience using elaborate dioramas will also be held at the event We are also planning to exhibit at many disaster prevention-related events, and at the events, you will be able to observe disaster simulations such as tsunamis and floods in AR using an elaborate topographical diorama created by Professor Shibahara of the University of Tsukuba. Multiple disaster prevention quizzes are asked on the diorama, and when you answer, you can enjoy an AR explanation of each disaster prevention knowledge.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32295/39/32295-39-f20d0f56095192b870292d8d2dc021f6-1920×1080.jpg Through the “Disaster Prevention Quiz Quest”, raise your awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation and acquire knowledge that will be useful in times of emergency.
[Experience method] Download the XR City app Tap the “Disaster Quiz Quest” banner from the top of the app *If the content is not displayed at the top, please search for “disaster prevention” etc. Start the experience!
[Summary of the Disaster Quiz Quest] Title: Disgusting Quiz Quest Distribution location: “XR City in-app content (App Store / Google Play) Download: https://app.adjust.com/1goryktq Genre: Entertainment Price: Free Supported languages: Japanese Compatible devices: iOS 11.0 or later, iPhone 6S or later devices / Android 9.0 or later, ARCore compatible devices Official website: https://xrcity.docomo.ne.jp/ Provided by: Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. / NTT ConoQ Co., Ltd. Developed by: curiosity Inc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/32295/39/32295-39-30ed2f4feb6d7beb3696d73469c38eb2-1920×1080.jpg [About Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.] Since our founding in 1879, we have provided peace of mind and safety to our customers through insurance, based on our purpose of “supporting our customers and society on a regular basis and protecting them in emergencies.” In order to respond to diversifying needs, we will continue to expand the range of areas in which we can be of service by providing new solutions beyond the traditional insurance field, in order to respond to diversifying needs. ” and aim for sustainable growth. https://www.tokiomarine-nichido.co.jp/ [About NTT ConoQ Corporation] We started business as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTT Docomo, Inc. on October 1, 2022. For individual customers and corporate customers, we use XR such as VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and MR (mixed reality), based on three business pillars: metaverse, digital twin, and XR devices. We provide a variety of services and solutions. https://www.nttqonoq.com/ [About Professor Akihiko Shibahara] Professor Akihiko Shibahara is the director of the Earth Science Visualization Technology Research Institute at the University of Tsukuba. I specialize in paleontology and earth science, researching dinosaurs and developing geological and topographical visualization technology using 3D technology. He is also active as a special researcher at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and a visiting professor at the Dinosaur Research Institute of Fukui Prefectural University, where he engages in academic research and education that makes full use of the latest technology. [About curiosity Co., Ltd.] With the theme of “Immersive Entertainment,” we are a creative studio that plans and develops new real-life experience entertainment such as digital attractions that utilize XR (AR/MR) and new technologies. https://www.curiosity-inc.jp/ < Terminology explanation/supplementary information > [*1] AR: Abbreviation for Augmented Reality, a technology that displays virtual objects superimposed on real scenery and objects