Interviews
“Soft thinking” – a camera to capture softness
Takahito Aoto
Dr. Takahito Aoto (University of Tsukuba) is working to develop a device that can measure the exact softness of materials without actually touching them
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VFX; inheriting the legacy of SFX from Japanese movies
Tomoyuki Miyake
At 19 years old, Tomoyuki Miyake is fascinated by Tokusatsu, a Japanese movie genre with high amounts of special effects, including Godzilla and Gamera and has been pursuing CG and VFX techno
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A handy tool for easy, stress-free clinical examinations!
Naoki Ohmiya
Prof. Naoki Ohmiya (Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University) is developing a "magnetically-controlled whole gastrointestinal tract capsule endoscope"
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The day when 3D knitting machines will surpass 3D printers
Yuichi Hirose
Yuichi Hirose, a freelance engineer, bets his life on development of the 3D solid knitting machine
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From ancient Japanese martial arts to the creation of a sports robot that can communicate with people
Kazutoshi Tanaka
Kazutoshi Tanaka (a researcher of sporting robots) is busy developing a robot that can be a companion to human beings in a variety of scenarios
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An “incontinence” entertainment experience! An experience of sensory exploration that delves into the mysteries of humanity!
Takayuki Kameoka
Takayuki Kameoka (University of Electro-Communications Master’s Program Year 2, Kajimoto Lab) transforms “incontinence experience systems” to entertainment content
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Flying robot swarms at World Expo 2025, Osaka, after missing deadlines for the Tokyo Olympics
Takanobu Watanabe
Takanobu Watanabe (Waseda University, Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering) envisions a future of multi-point environmental sensing on a global scale
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Turning CO2 Into Human’s Best Friend
Kazumi Muraki
Teen scientist Kazumi Muraki is working to create just about “anything” from carbon dioxide in the air.
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