[Seminar] "Human Augmentation and the Future of Human-AI Integration" by Prof. Jun Rekimoto

Title : 
Human Augmentation and the Future of Human-AI Integration

Abstract :
As we approach a future where the real and cyber worlds merge, Human Augmentation is evolving. This includes enhancing human abilities both in the physical world and online through the Internet of Abilities (IoA) and Human-AI Integration. In this talk, I will present research examples like Silent Speech, a new voice interface technology, to discuss the future society. Moreover, I will emphasize the importance of recognizing the value of real-world experiences and the richness of life and spirit, which cannot be fully captured by mere efficiency and smartness. By sharing insights from my research activities in Kyoto, I aim to explore and discuss the vision of a desirable future society.

Bio :
Jun Rekimoto received his B.A.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Information Science from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1984, 1986, and 1996, respectively. Since 1994 he has worked for Sony Computer Science Laboratories (Sony CSL). In 1999 he formed and directed the Interaction Laboratory within Sony CSL. Since 2007 he has been a professor in the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies at The University of Tokyo. Since 2011 he also has been Deputy Director of Sony CSL. Rekimoto's research interests include human-computer interaction, computer augmented environments and computer augmented humans (human-computer integration). He invented various innovative interactive systems and sensing technologies, including NaviCam (a hand-held AR system), Pick-and-Drop (a direct-manipulation technique for inter-appliance computing), CyberCode (the world's first marker-based AR system), Augmented Surfaces, HoloWall, and SmartSkin (two earliest representations of multi-touch systems). He has published more than a hundred articles in the area of human-computer interactions, including ACM SIGCHI, and UIST. He received the Multi-Media Grand Prix Technology Award from the Multi-Media Contents Association Japan in 1998, iF Interaction Design Award in 2000, the Japan Inter-Design Award in 2003, iF Communication Design Award in 2005, Good Design Best 100 Award in 2012, Japan Society for Software Science and Technology Fundamental Research Award in 2012, two ACM UIST Lasting Impact Awards in 2013 and 2017, and Zoom Japon Les 50 qui font le Japon de demain in 2013. In 2007, He also elected to ACM SIGCHI Academy.

Hosted by Cybernetic Humanity Studio (OIST - Sony CSL collaboration)