AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative (General Incorporated Association)

Membership Registration

Individual Membership Page

In October 2025, the AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative (AIRDS) officially launched as a general incorporated association.

By joining as an individual member, you can engage with the forefront of science in various ways — sharing the latest information and networking with researchers and practitioners through the Members-Only Community, and participating in workshops and working groups.

Will you join us at the forefront of science and robotics?
We look forward to your participation as we work together to create greater social and industrial impact.

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Membership Benefits

Member Benefits

  • Free participation in AIRDS workshops and symposiums
    *Non-members are charged
  • Access to AIRDS working groups
  • Membership in the AIRDS Members-Only Community (Discord)
    · Official announcements and archive of materials
    · Research event and working group channels
    · Paper sharing, collaborative research, and networking
  • AIRDS latest research results and newsletters

Membership Types, Admission Fees, and Annual Fees

Membership
Type		 Eligibility Admission Fee Annual Fee
Individual
Member		 Professionals, Researchers,
Corporate Engineers, etc.		 2,000 yen 10,000 yen
Student
Member		 Graduate Students
(Master's or Doctoral programs)		 2,000 yen 5,000 yen
Youth
Member		 Undergraduate, Technical College,
High School, Junior High School
students and younger		 0 yen 0 yen

How to Join

  1. Register (→ Provisional Member)
    Click "Join Now" to create an account and enter your membership information (name, membership type, etc.).
  2. Payment & Community Access
    Review your invoice on My Page and pay the annual fee by bank transfer.
    From My Page, you can join the AIRDS Members-Only Community (Discord) — where you'll find official updates, research event follow-ups, and working group channels.
    * Youth members are free — no payment required.
    * A Discord account is required to access the members-only community.
  3. Payment Confirmed (→ Member)
    Once payment is confirmed, your status becomes "Member" and you will gain full access to the members-only community channels.
    Please allow up to 5 business days from the date of payment for confirmation processing.
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Membership Program Operations

  • Membership automatically renews each fiscal year, and annual fees apply.
  • If you wish to withdraw, please submit the withdrawal form (Japanese only) to the Membership Office (membership@airds.jp) by the end of the preceding fiscal year (March 31) of the year you wish to withdraw.
  • For changes to registration information (membership type, affiliation, contact information, etc.), please contact the Membership Office (membership@airds.jp) via email.
  • For membership terms and privacy policy, please refer to the Policies page.

Inquiries Regarding Membership (Individual)

AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative
Membership Office
membership@airds.jp