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Bandai Namco Entertainment announced an investment in DeepMotion, an AI motion generation company, in March 2023 through its startup investment fund, with the stated aim of incorporating AI-based motion generation technology into its entertainment products and IP Metaverse.

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The investment was made through the Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, a fund targeting early- to mid-stage entertainment technology startups globally. DeepMotion specializes in converting video into 3D character animation using AI and physics simulation. Bandai Namco's investment leadership stated the technology could help fans generate user content connected to Bandai Namco's intellectual properties and create more natural character movement in games and virtual environments. No source confirms specific games or products that have already integrated DeepMotion technology.

Products affected

IP Metaverse (planned)

Sources & Evidence

Company Disclosure

Bandai Namco Entertainment Invests in DeepMotion to Pioneer New Forms of Entertainment with AI Motion Technology

PR Newswire (DeepMotion press release)·Mar 2023

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/bandai-namco-entertainment-invests-in-deepmotion-to-pioneer-new-forms-of-entertainment-with-ai-motion-technology-301778213.html

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