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
JST Moon Shot Research and Development Program Goal 1: By 2050, we aim to promote the research and development of CA (cybernetic avatar) technology to expand human physical, cognitive, and perceptual abilities. Our goal is to create a society where people are free from the constraints of their bodies, brains, space, and time.
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
- The diplomatic corps in Japan conducted a local inspection tour.
Japanese On July 10, 2025, the diplomatic corps in Japan (Kansai Regional Council) organized a local inspection tour, which 18 ambassadors and consuls from various countries participated in.In addition to demonstrating the mobile Cybernetic Avatar (CA) "Teleco," we presented previous initiatives utilizing avatars and the "Avatar Ride-Share Tour," which allows participants to experience the Osaka-Kansai… Read more: The diplomatic corps in Japan conducted a local inspection tour. - Avatar Rideshare Tour
Japanese The Avatar Ride Share Tour has begun! In this tour, robots become avatars and explore the pavilion. Join the tour and experience it with a robot as your avatar. Enjoy "The Future of Life." - The first DFL+JST workshop has been held.
Japanese On May 26, 2025, eight people, including Khalfan Khalfan, the CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFL), visited Japan. The first joint workshop between the DFL and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) was held during this visit. The DFL is conducting joint research toward the internationalization of an avatar coexistence society. Previously,… Read more: The first DFL+JST workshop has been held. - The EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo is set to open.
Japanese The Osaka Kansai Expo began on April 13, 2025.The signature pavilion, "Future of Life," will conduct a large-scale demonstration experiment of the "Avatar Coexistence Society Project," featuring many avatars! - MS Press Release
Japanese On April 9, 2025, a press release was held regarding the JST Moon Shot-type Research and Development Program, also known as the Moonshot R&D Program, which is promoted by JST.(MS) was held at the EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Signature Pavilion, "Future of Life." - Establishment of "Global Open Lab Strategy Office (GOL)"
Japanese The ATR Deep Interaction Research Institute established a new "Global Open Lab Strategy Office" on April 1, 2025. GOL will promote international joint research strategically, establish and operate international open labs, collaborate with international companies, and conduct research on social implementation. These activities aim to internationalize the avatar symbiosis society, and GOL will disseminate… Read more: Establishment of "Global Open Lab Strategy Office (GOL)"