Physical AI Event at Miraikan: Future of AI Robots & Autonomous Driving

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Tokyo's Odaiba area will host an event titled "See, Think, Act AI: How Will the Future Change with Physical AI?" on August 20, 2026. This event delves into the concept of Physical AI, which combines an AI "brain" with a physical "body" like robots or cars, enabling them to perceive their surroundings, make decisions, and act upon them.

Understanding Physical AI
Unlike conventional AI often associated with conversation or image generation, Physical AI is designed for real-world interaction. Miraikan's "Research Area" features two new projects in this domain: the "AI Robot Living Lab" project aiming for versatile robots for homes and stores, and the "Open Source Autonomous Driving" project fostering global collaboration in self-driving technology.

Event Program
The event features talks by the researchers leading these initiatives, followed by guided tours of their respective laboratories. The talks will include an introduction, detailed presentations of each project, and a discussion on the future impact of Physical AI. The tours offer a firsthand look at the research environment.

• Researcher Talks
  • 13:30-13:35: Introduction
  • 13:35-13:55: Part 1: "AI Robot Living Lab" Project Introduction
  • 13:55-14:15: Part 2: "Open Source Autonomous Driving" Project Introduction
  • 14:15-15:00: Part 3: Dialogue "How Will the Future Change with Physical AI?"
• Lab Tours
  • 15:00-16:00: Tours of the "AI Robot Living Lab" and "Open Source Autonomous Driving" project labs (approx. 20 minutes per project, including breaks and transit)

Guest Speakers

• Tatsuya Matsushima (CTO, AI Robot Association / Project Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo)
• Shinpei Kato (CEO, Woven Planet Holdings / Project Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo)

Participation Details
Admission to the talk sessions is free with museum entry, though seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for non-registered attendees. Participation in the lab tours requires advance registration via lottery. A Miraikan ID is necessary for registration.

• Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Time: 13:30 – 16:00
• Venue: In front of Geo-Cosmos, 3F Permanent Exhibition Zone, Miraikan
• Capacity: 40 participants (lottery, advance registration required)
• Fee: Museum admission fee only
• Registration Period: July 21, 2026 (11:00) – August 6, 2026
• Registration Method: Apply via Miraikan ID My Page after registering for a Miraikan ID.

Additional Information
Filming will occur during the event for use on official websites and social media. Personal photography is permitted for private enjoyment, but please refrain from filming videos. Live captioning will be provided via a speech recognition app.

Access

• Address: 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
• Nearest Stations: Yurikamome Tokyo Big Sight Station / Rinkai Line Kokusai-Tenjijo Station

For the latest information on ticket availability, on-the-day tickets, and any restrictions, please check the official website.