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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 venue exploring the future “the way of life” marked a […]

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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 Technologies Supporting Mental and Physical Health (2 presentations) DIL will […]

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Cybernetic Avatar Startups & Tech Osaka Summit 2025

Japanese On 16 September 2025, Cybernetic Avatar Startups 2025 (CAS) took place at the Grand Green Osaka JAM BASE Blooming Camp.CAS featured introductions to, and exhibitions of, technology seeds being developed under the 'Moonshot Goal 1: Realization of a society in which human beings can be free from limitations of body, brain, space, and time by 2050. At the Tech Osaka Summit 2025, which was held simultaneously at the Grand Front Osaka Congress Convention Centre, four speakers — Norihiro Hagita (PD), Hiroshi Ishiguro (PM), Ryota Kanai (PM) and Takahiro Miyashita — took to the stage for a talk session titled 'Challenge the World with Cybernetic Avatar Startups!' to present various […]

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Our website has been renewed!

Japanese Thank you for your continued interest in ITB's activities. We redesigned our website to better communicate our core vision and mission, as well as our current projects. We have completely redesigned the structure of our new website to help you quickly find the information you are looking for. We will continue to provide the latest ITB news and updates and look forward to your ongoing support!

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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."

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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, the workshop had only been held in Dubai, but this was the first time it was held in Japan. In addition to the research presentations, the workshop included a tour of the Osaka-Kansai Expo's signature pavilion, the "Future of Life," as well as a visit to the avatar remote control site.

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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!

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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."

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