What is DOIC® (Digital Open Innovation Campus)?
DOIC is a project to build a global ecosystem of open innovation by industry, academia, and government on the occasion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025. It is a campus where people around the world can share issues, seek solutions, and disseminate results.
In the metaverse provided by DOIC, various digital contents including technological seeds are disseminated to the world, enabling communication anytime, anywhere. Industry, academia, government, municipalities, cultural figures, and citizens can collaborate through DOIC to form an organic network with people around the world.
＊“DOIC (Digital Open Innovation Campus)” is a registered trademark of Science Tokyo (Registration No. 6716399) in Japan.
Overview of DOIC and how to participate, see materials below.
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DOIC is a project to build a global ecosystem of open innovation by industry, academia, and government beyond the occasion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo in 2025. It is a campus where people around the world can share issues, seek solutions, and disseminate results.
In the metaverse provided by DOIC, various digital contents including technological seeds are disseminated to the world, enabling communication anytime, anywhere. Industry, academia, government, municipalities, cultural figures, and citizens can collaborate through DOIC to form an organic network with people around the world.
＊ “DOIC (Digital Open Innovation Campus)” is a registered trademark of Science Tokyo (Registration No. 6716399) in Japan.
DOIC Metaverse Co-Creation Tour [Feb 25, 2026] Breaking the Limits of Automation: Implementing Human-Collaborative Robotics
The Digital Open Innovation Campus (DOIC) continues its mission beyond the Expo 2025, acting as a hub for cutting-edge technology. We are accelerating open innovation through monthly technology co-creation tours held in the DOIC Metaverse.
The February DOIC Technology Co-Creation Tour will focus on “Smart Manufacturing & Robotics.”
As labor shortages intensify in manufacturing, the challenge is no longer simple automation. How can we implement robots that coexist with and support people on the factory floor?
On February 25, leading universities and research institutions—including the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)—will present cutting-edge technologies such as collaborative robotics, soft robotics, and industrial AI that are transforming manufacturing sites.
If you are unable to attend live, registered participants will receive access to the archived recording (English subtitles planned).
Item Details
[Date & Time] Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 16:00–17:30 (JST)
Conducted in Japanese. Archive with English subtitles planned.
[Admission] Limited to 50 participants
[Fee] Free
[Venue] DOIC Metaverse (Access details will be provided after registration)
[Registration] https://forms.gle/t9v2URGtVbntPrK78
More Info: https://doic.jp/en/news/1081/
[Featured Technologies & Presentations]
・Human Robotics (NAIST): Human-robot collaboration technologies that understand human motion and intent for safe task sharing.
・Soft Robotics: Flexible grasping and delicate task execution beyond conventional rigid robotics
・Intelligent Robotics & Mechatronics: AI-based vision and motion planning, and control systems enabling smooth industrial deployment.
Program content and titles are subject to change.
Upcoming Tours
DOIC will continue serving as a hub for “Gathering, Connecting, and Implementing” advanced technologies.
Feb 25 (Wed): Smart Manufacturing & Robotics
Registration: https://forms.gle/t9v2URGtVbntPrK78
Join the movement!
- Mar 17: Food / Agriculture × Tech
- Apr 23: Culture / Entertainment × Tech
Registration (Free): https://forms.gle/t9v2URGtVbntPrK78
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The Next Chapter of DOIC — Co-creating Beyond Expo 2025
Note: “DOIC (Digital Open Innovation Campus)” is a registered trademark of Science Tokyo in Japan (Registration No. 6716399).
The Digital Open Innovation Campus (DOIC) continues the spirit of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai with regular metaverse-based online events connecting universities, research institutes, companies, and local governments worldwide. Together, we are building a global innovation ecosystem.
【Invitation: DOIC Special Event】
DOIC hosts regular metaverse-based tech tours and co-creation events. In response to strong demand and encouragement from participants at the Sept. 20 Real Forum, DOIC will continue beyond the Expo, now with 50 participating institutions.
Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 16:00–17:30 (JST) for a special event introducing DOIC’s Second Chapter and sharing highlights from the Real Forum.
📅 Date: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 16:00–17:30 JST
📍 Venue: DOIC Metaverse (details upon registration)
🎫 Free admission Capacity: 50
🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/HQdBpNZbY5CcsQRA7
📝 More info: https://doic.jp/en/news/888/
Upcoming DOIC Metaverse Co-Creation Tour Schedule:(Completed)
| Theme Area | Dates |
| Opening Event | April 24 (Completed) |
| Mobility & Infrastructure | May 16 (Completed), July 2 |
| Digital Health & Aging | May 19 (Completed), July 16 |
| Food, Agriculture & Environment (Energy) | June 6 (Current), September 3 |
| GX / Green Tech | June 17 |
| Education & AI Ethics | June 25, August 26 |
| Cultural Capital × Tech | July 10, September 26 |
*Each session is held three times per day at 16:00, 20:00, and 08:00 (next day) JST.
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We look forward to your participation! For the latest event information and participation details, please visit our official website. Join us in co-creating a future of innovation!
Stay tuned on our official website for upcoming events and how to get involved. Join us in shaping the future—together.
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