Innovative-Life Society Visionary Initiative
Better Society — Pioneering new frontiers
Cyber-physical spaces opening up new areas of life
Future vision of a Better Society pursued by Innovative-Life Society
Building a society where people of all ages and locations can live safely and vibrantly
Key Visions
- Future of co-creation with AI and robots : industry, healthcare, and welfare
- Stable food supply and healthy, abundant food culture creation
- Building healthy, safe and comfortable future cities
- Future of society supported by next-generation healthcare
Message from the program director (PD)
Innovative-Life Society PD：Kei Sakaguchi
With the rapid advancement of AI, quantum science, and robotics, we stand on the threshold a new era—Super Smart Society. In this emerging society, physical and cyber spaces will marge, and collaboration between humans and AI/robots will generate unprecedented industries and new value. This Visionary Initiative outlines a bold vision of a future shaped by science and technology, spanning food, industry, cities, and healthcare. By working together with researchers and partners who resonate with this vision, we aim to co-create a future where: 1) Sustainable economic growth and innovation thrive, 2) A healthy, rich food culture is supported by stable supply, 3) Autonomous driving eliminates traffic accidents, and 4) Everyone can live an active 100-year life. Let us bring this future to life—together.
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