On October 18, 2025, the WPI-IRCN (International Research Center for Neurointelligence) participated in the University of Tokyo Homecoming Day, setting up a booth along the iconic Ginkgo Avenue. Blessed with clear autumn sky, the booth attracted a steady stream of visitors throughout the day.
IRCN booth showcased cutting-edge research bridging brain science and artificial intelligence in an accessible and engaging way. Under the guidance of Dr. Masafumi Kuroda, IRCN Project Assistant Professor, visitors observed fluorescent light-sheet imaging of a transparent mouse brain. The booth also featured ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Visual Experience Simulator section, allowing participants to gain new insights into how individuals with ASD perceive the world.
In addition, we also introduced the “Babylab”, which studies how social environments influence children’s language acquisition, and invited cooperation from native Japanese-speaking participants. Currently, research and data on children in Asia remain limited compared to Europe and the United States, so we emphasized the importance of expanding such studies in Japan.
This year’s Homecoming Day provided a valuable opportunity to share IRCN’s research activities and interdisciplinary spirit with the public, allowing visitors a firsthand look into the ever-evolving world of “neurointelligence”.
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▶ Cognitive Developmental Robotics Lab (Yukie Nagai Laboratory): https://developmental-robotics.jp/en/home/
▶ IRCN Babylab: https://babylab.ircn.jp/en/
