Living in a Human-Robot Society: A Vision from Japan

This interview brings together Hiroshi Ishiguro and Hiroyuki Suzuki to explore how robotics, Avatar Science, and innovation are reshaping the future of society. With Ishiguro, we will discuss the profound questions at the heart of his work: What is life? What does it mean to be human? And how can technology expand human presence beyond the limits of the physical body? Suzuki will offer a complementary perspective on how Japan is preparing for these transformations through innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of the Kyoto and Keihanna innovation ecosystem. Together, they will reflect on the technological, cultural, and social challenges that will shape the future of humanity.