Concept
mercari R4D is a research and development organization of Mercari, Inc. established in December 2017.
The name R4D represents "Research" and the four Ds of "Design," "Development," "Deployment," and "Disruption."
Our goal is to conduct speedy research and development, and to implement them within society.
mercari R4D is a research and development organization of Mercari, Inc. established in December 2017.
The name R4D represents "Research" and the four Ds of "Design," "Development," "Deployment," and "Disruption."
Our goal is to conduct speedy research and development, and to implement them within society.
Current Research Areas
R4D conducts research in a wide range of areas, including blockchain, quantum computer/Internet, HCI, AI, and mobility.
R4D conducts research in a wide range of areas, including blockchain, quantum computer/Internet, HCI, AI, and mobility.
By pushing the limits of what artificial intelligence can do, we aim to improve not only our users' life but also society as a whole.
Our work includes use cases for businesses, expansions to scalability, and trust and encryption technology that all use blockchain.
Collaboration projects
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2021/07/15
Bektur Ryskeldiev and Mariko Kobayashi Quoted in Feature Article on Accessibility Published in Nikkei MJ
On July 14, 2021, in Nikkei MJ’s accessibility featured article, Mercari R4D senior researcher Bektur RYSKELDIEV and researcher Mariko…
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2021/05/27
Shota Nagayama Quoted in Feature Article on Quantum Networks Published in Nikkei xTECH’s Nikkei Electronics Magazine
Mercari R4D Senior Researcher and Quantum Internet Task Force (QITF) representative Shota Nagayama was quoted in a feature article on…
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2021/01/07
Mercari and Pixie Dust Technologies Begin Collaborative Research on Inclusive Design in Internet Shopping
Survey on Accessibility for Visually-Impaired People Using E-Commerce in Japan Mercari R4D (“R4D”), the research and development arm of…
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2020/05/21
Mercari and N High School Collaborate on “Value Exchange” Class
As announced in Mercari’s press release on May 13 (Mercari and N High School Collaborate on “Project N,” a Problem-Based Learning Course…
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2020/05/21
Poimo: The New Portable and Inflatable Mobility Device by Mercari & The University of Tokyo
Portable and inflatable? What is Poimo R4D is working together with the Kawahara and Niiyama labs from the University of Tokyo to develop…
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