The AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative (AIRDS) is a non-profit general incorporated association established to redefine the process of scientific research through AI and robotics, and to accelerate its progress. Researchers, engineers, and companies from academia, industry, and government come together to co-create the future of science through multifaceted initiatives including community building, research infrastructure development, international collaboration, and policy advocacy.
Name
AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative (General Incorporated Association)
Abbreviation
AIRDS (Pronunciation: AIR-ds)
Address
〒154-0004 Magazin Sangenjaya 2/3F-3, 4-18-15 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Founding
April 2023 (established as a voluntary organization)
Incorporation
October 2025 (incorporated as a General Incorporated Association)
Earned his PhD from Keio University in 2004. After studying abroad in the United States, he has led a research laboratory at RIKEN since 2009. Project Director of the RIKEN AGIS (AI-driven Genome-scale Integrative Science) Program. Since around 2014, he has recognized the importance of accelerating scientific research through AI and robotics, and has been advocating for the "Fifth Science." Contributed as the first Chief Information Officer of RBI Corporation, which commercialized the experimental robot LabDroid Mahoro. Co-founder of Epistra Inc. Management Advisor at MOLCURE Inc. Principal Investigator of JST Mirai Program "Robotic Biology for Accelerating Life Science" (2021-2025).
Completed his doctoral program in Mechanical Engineering at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo in 2009. His expertise includes laser processing, powder processes, and production technology for fuel cell 3D printing using process informatics. Principal Investigator of JST Mirai Program "Construction of a Platform for Expanding Materials Search Space" (2021-2025).
Completed her master's program at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo in 2001, and her doctoral program at Waseda University in 2007. Her expertise includes surgical support robotics, medical device engineering, and industry-academia collaborative research in medical engineering. Project Manager of JST Moonshot R&D Program Goal 3 "Science Pioneering through Creative Co-evolution of Humans and AI Robots."
Completed his doctoral program at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo in 2014. His expertise includes generative AI and AI for Science. Project Manager of JST Moonshot R&D Program Goal 3 "AI Robots that Harmonize with Humans and Create and Transcend Knowledge."
Participating Members
AIRDS initiatives are promoted through collaboration with diverse partners including companies, research institutions, and universities.
The corporate membership program is currently under preparation, and participating companies and organizations will be listed sequentially after the official launch.
Companies and organizations considering participation are welcome to contact us through the inquiry form.
Participating Companies and Organizations Logo Area (Under Preparation)
