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2026

2026/09/09
A delegation led by Mr. Umemura, Director-General of the Kinki Bureau of Telecommunications of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, visited us on September 2.
In addition to an overview of ATR, we introduced the Cybernetic Avatar (CA) symbiotic society, connectivity robot technology, and the large anechoic chamber.
2026/09/09
A delegation from the Hellenic Greek International School, participating in the Japan-Africa Youth Program, visited us on August 31.
In addition to the ATR overview, the Cybernetic Avatar (CA) symbiotic society, and the large anechoic chamber, we provided them with an opportunity to experience shaking hands communication with two Cybernetic Avatars.
2026/09/09
A group of first-year students from Seitan Gakuen (Kansai Gakken Medical Welfare College) visited our facility on August 28.
In addition to introducing the Cybernetic Avatar (CA) symbiotic society and the large anechoic chamber, we also talked about the future society.
2026/09/09
A delegation led by Shiga Prefecture Governor Taizo Mikazuki visited our institute on August 28.
In addition to the ATR overview, the Cybernetic Avatar (CA) symbiotic society, and the large anechoic chamber, we provided them with an opportunity to experience shaking hands communication with two Cybernetic Avatars.
2026/09/09
The Mitsui Fudosan UTokyodai Lab. visited our facility on August 25.
In addition to the ATR overview, the Cybernetic Avatar (CA) symbiotic society, and the large anechoic chamber, we provided them with an opportunity to experience shaking hands communication with two Cybernetic Avatars.
2026/05/20
Mr. Kobayashi, Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, visited the Future of Life Laboratory.
On May 15, we welcomed Mr. Kobayashi, Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, to the Keihanna Open Innovation Center (KICK) to introduce the initiatives of the Future of Life Laboratory.
2026/05/13
Brain Functional Connectivity Specifically Targeting
Depressive Rumination Through Neurofeedback
— Opening the Way to Precision Medicine Using BMI —
Published in Translational Psychiatry
(Online publication: April 22, 2026)
Using a real-time fMRI-based neurofeedback technique (FCNef) that trains brain activity, we reconfirmed with a larger participant cohort that selectively targeting specific functional brain connections can precisely improve symptoms associated with depressive rumination while minimizing effects on unrelated symptoms. These findings highlight a promising new approach toward individualized precision medicine.
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2026/04/01
Announcement of the Establishment of the
Wave Network Laboratories
ATR has integrated the Wave Engineering Laboratories and the Adaptive Communications Research Laboratories to establish the new Wave Network Laboratories.
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2026/04/01
February 27 – March 26, 2026
We were honored to welcome the following visitors and exchange views on the future of society in Japan and around the world.
February 27, 2026
AI policy specialists from the governments of five Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan), introduced by the European Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
March 5, 2026
Second-year students from the Department of Living Information, Hyogo Prefectural Nishiwaki High School,
participating in the study tour entitled "Future Lifestyles and Families Transformed by Technology."
March 18, 2026
Members of the Yamashiro Regional Association of Retired School Principals.
March 26, 2026
Participants in the Kawaijuku "Marutto Exploration Tour: AI Robotics Edition."