91-01/Japan.AR.sym
From: cyberoid@milton.u.washington.edu (Robert Jacobson)
Subject: Japanese Symposium on Artificial Reality.
Date: 20 Jan 91 01:43:24 GMT
Organization: Human Interface Technology Lab, Univ. of Wash., Seattle




INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ARTIFICIAL REALITY
AND TELE-EXISTENCE
 
July 9-10, 1991
Ryutu Center, Tokyo
 
Organized by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. (NIKKEI)
and Japan Technology Transfer Association (JTTAS)
 
with the cooperation of the Technical Committee
on the Artificial Reality and Tele-Existence
 
Themes: (1) Artificial Reality/Virtual Reality
                (2) Implementation of Virtual Space
                (3) Real-Time Computer Simulation
                (4) Tele-Existence/Telepresence
                (5) Communication with Realistic Sensation
                (6) Intelligent CAD and IMS
                (7) 3D Visual and Auditory Display
                (8) Anthropomorphic Intelligent Robots
                (9) Tactile and Force Displays
                (10) Others
 
        Recently, "Artificial Reality" (AR), "Virtual Reality" (VR), 
and "Tele-Existence" technologies have been getting more and 
more attention.
 
        The realization of AR and VR technologies are sure to have 
a great impact on the way people interface with computers in the 
fields of architecture, medical science, and space development, 
as well as in education and the entertainment world.  The 
industrial structure of society and human potential will change 
greatly with the increased use of the computer.
 
        Nihon Kenzai Shimbun, Inc., is joining with the Japan 
Technology Transfer Association to hold "The International 
Symposium on Artificial Reality and Tele-Existence."
 
        We are aiming to hold this symposium to bring together 
experts, researchers, and people in international industries.  We 
want to create a situation for communication and discussion.  We 
would like the participation of as many interested industries as 
possible from around the world.  This means that those who 
attend the "Artificial Intelligence Exhibition '91" (organized by 
Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc.) will have the opportunity to attend 
this symposium.
 
Koichi Shimada
Deputy Director, Projects Development Bureau
Nihon Kenzai Shimbun, Inc.
 
 
Organizing Committee
--------------------
 
Dr. Susumu Tachi, Chairman
Associate Professor, University of Tokyo
 
Dr. Mititaka Hirose, Vice Chairman
Associate Professor, University of Tokyo
 
Dr. Toyohiku Hayada
Professor, Tokyo Institute of Polytechnics
 
Dr. Makoto Sato
Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology
 
Dr. Hiroo Iwata
Lecturer, University of Tsukuba
 
Mr. Yukio Hukui
Senior Researcher, Industrial Products Research Institute
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
 
Mr. Taro Maeda
Researcher, Mechanical Engineering Lab, MITI
Senior Research Engineer, NTT Human Interface Laboratories
 
Mr. Gen Zuzuki
Senior Research Engineer, NTT Human Interface Laboratories
 
Dr. Haruo Takemura
Researcher, ATR Communication System Research Laboratories
 
Mr. Tetsuo Mitsuhasi
Senior Researcher, NHK Science and Technical Research 
Laboratory
 
 
For more information, contact:
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Mr. Kenichi Kaeriyama
Secretariat
AR International Symposium
Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. (NIKKEI)
1-9-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-66
Japan
 
Telephone:      (81) (3) 3270-0251
Fax:            (81) (3) 3256-5746


[Moderator's Note:  This is a very ambitious meeting.  The themes
outlined go far beyond what we in the West describe as virtual worlds
or virtual reality.  It has been reported to me that JTTAS is a MITI
affiliate; together with the appearance on the organizing committee
roster of several MITI researchers, one might suppose that this is
THE official Japanese conference on virtual worlds technology.  Your
comments -- especially those of our Japanese colleagues, to give this
some context -- are welcome.  -- Bob Jacobson]

