What is GOL
GOL is a specialized team that promotes international research activities aimed at creating a society in which robots and avatars coexist with humans.
Members
As of April 1, 2025, our team consisted of five members: Director Horikawa; two researchers; one research engineer; and one career staff member.
Project
To achieve JST's Moonshot Goal 1: Realization of a society in which human beings can be free from limitations of body, brain, space, and time by 2050, we will promote the research and development of CA (Cybernetic Avatar) technology, which extends human physical, cognitive, and perceptual abilities.
News & Event
Information on GOL's activities and achievements will be provided, along with details of the internationalisation of the Avatar symbiotic society.
Toward an Avatar Coexistence Society: Internationalization
Moon Shot Goal 1: International joint research, demonstration experiments, and corporate collaboration are now in full swing in the Avatar Coexistence Society Project.
Furthermore, joint research with the UAE and Dubai, which officially began in 2024, has received high praise in the MS community. Remarkable results have been achieved, including the organization of an international symposium by a corporate consortium.
Moving forward, we will advance international joint research strategically, establish and operate international open labs, foster international corporate collaborations, and conduct social implementation research. Our focus will be on the global expansion of the Avatar Coexistence Society while actively sharing information.
News & Information
- DIL Research Report: Individual Differences in Variability of Pain Ratings (Presented at JAPAN PAIN WEEK)
Japanese On December 5th, the Deep Interaction Laboratory (DIL) presented its latest research findings at JAPAN PAIN WEEK, held at Tokyo Big Sight. We are delighted to have had this valuable opportunity to present our findings! Aiming for "Human-Friendly Avatars" This presentation is part of "Research and Development Item 6: Biological Impact Survey" under Moonshot Goal 1: The Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone Can Perform Active Roles without Constraint. It is a study that pursues what constitutes a human-friendly avatar, specifically focusing on individual characteristics (individual differences) and analyzing them from the perspective of personality traits. It is… Read more: DIL Research Report: Individual Differences in Variability of Pain Ratings (Presented at JAPAN PAIN WEEK) - DIL Research Report: Individual Differences in β-endorphin Mediated Analgesia (Presented at Re-born 6th)
Japanese The Deep Interaction Laboratory (DIL) presented a poster at the "Re-born 6th" Anesthesia Mechanism Study Group, which recently took its first step towards internationalization by inviting overseas guests. We are delighted to have had this valuable opportunity to present our findings! Aiming for "Human-Friendly Avatars" はい、この日本語の文章を英語に翻訳します。 This presentation is part of "Research and Development Item 6: Biological Impact Survey" under Moonshot Goal 1: The Realization of an Avatar-Symbiotic Society where Everyone Can Perform Active Roles without Constraint. It is a study that pursues what constitutes a human-friendly avatar, specifically focusing on individual characteristics (individual differences) and analyzing them from… Read more: DIL Research Report: Individual Differences in β-endorphin Mediated Analgesia (Presented at Re-born 6th) - Fluffy and Stylish! Introducing aiai with Enhanced Charm – After "Omotenashi" at the Expo
Japanese Recently, the robots that participated in the Expo returned to ATR. mong them, the monkey-shaped mobile CA (Cybernetic Avatar) "aiai" played a crucial role as an important guide at the Signature Pavilion "Future of Life," welcoming visitors in front of the escalator on the 1st floor and encouraging them to move up to the 2nd floor. This time, Flower Robotics, who designed the robots for the Expo, visited ATR for a photoshoot of the unit. Fluffy Coat! aiai's Charm is Enhanced with Style! aiai continuously offered "omotenashi" (wholehearted hospitality) to many visitors on the grand stage of the Expo.… Read more: Fluffy and Stylish! Introducing aiai with Enhanced Charm – After "Omotenashi" at the Expo - The “Avatar Symbiotic Society” project, Social Field Experiment” at the EXPO 2025 Osaka・Kansai Japan has successfully accomplished!
Japanese Our field experiment for the Avatar Symbiotic Society Project, which took place at the Osaka-Kansai Expo Signature Pavilion “Future of Life” from April 13th to October 13th, 2025, has successfully accomplished.We would like to express our sincere thanks to all those who cooperated with us and participated in this long-term experiment. 184-Day Challenge: Turning the Expo into a “LIVE field of research” We, the Deep Interaction Science (DIL) utilized the entire duration of the Expo as a valuable opportunity for long-term field experiment, introducing cutting-edge research and development achievements into the pavilion. Running the full 184-day period at this… Read more: The “Avatar Symbiotic Society” project, Social Field Experiment” at the EXPO 2025 Osaka・Kansai Japan has successfully accomplished! - ATR Open House 2025: Thank you for coming!
Japanese The ATR Open House 2025, held on October 2 and 4, concluded successfully with a great turnout. We sincerely thank everyone who attended! This year's theme was "The Forefront of Science and Technology Addressing Social Issues." The exhibition structure was completely revamped, shifting from laboratory units to solution units, making it easier to understand the research dedicated to solving pressing social challenges. We, the Deep Interaction Laboratory (DIL), presented the following research outcomes with the goal of realizing an "A Symbiotic Society": Assisting Technologies and the Evolution of Avatars for Human Sympathy (8 presentations + Demo) Neuroscience and Sensing… Read more: ATR Open House 2025: Thank you for coming!