Physical AI Community
from Kyoto University
KUPAC

A community for those interested in Physical AI,
gathering to learn, research, and develop.

About KUPAC

KUPAC (Kyoto University Physical AI Community) is a student-led community dedicated to the research and development of Physical AI. We aim to contribute to the advancement of Physical AI as an open community.

Community Features

Open Access

An open community where anyone can participate freely. Members with diverse backgrounds such as students, researchers, and engineers are participating.

Practical Focus

We emphasize implementation and experimentation using actual robots and simulations, not just theory. We value learning by doing.

Collaboration

We recommend team project development and joint research, not just individual activities. We share knowledge and create synergistic effects.

Organization Members

Executive Member

Kousei Osawa

Kousei Osawa

Director

Faculty of Economics, Kyoto University

NEDO NEP 2025 FR

Satoshi Yagi

Satoshi Yagi

Faculty Director

Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University

Innovation Producer (Physical AI), Institutional Advancement and Communication

Teppei Komaki

Teppei Komaki

Co-Vice Director

Ph.D. Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University

Takumi Hara
Takumi Hara

Co-Vice Director

Ph.D. Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University

JSPS Research Fellow (DC)

Kenshiro Minamikawa

Kenshiro Minamikawa

Co-Vice Director

Master's Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University

Kaneyoshi Hiratsuka

Kaneyoshi Hiratsuka

Executive Member

Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University

Operations Team Member

Taiyo Yasaki

Operations Team Member

Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University

Jumpei Yushio

Jumpei Yushio

Operations Team Member

Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University

Ryosei Omori

Operations Team Member

Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University

Keigo Katsuragi

Operations Team Member

Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University

Recruiting Management Members

We are looking for members to work together on planning and operating study sessions and public relations activities. Why not join us in expanding the possibilities of Physical AI?

Support

Institutional Advancement and Communication

Institutional Advancement and Communication

Looking for Sponsors

We are looking for sponsors to promote and expand activities in the Physical AI field. We look forward to your support from individuals, companies, and organizations who sympathize with our philosophy.

Message

Koji Murota
"KUPACで、学生と複数領域にまたがる知見を持つ若手研究者がタッグを組んで活動している姿を、とても頼もしく感じています。京都大学発の自由で挑戦的な試みとして、既存の枠にとらわれず、学問と社会の両面に新しい価値を生み出そうとしていることは、まさに次の時代を切り拓く営みだと思います。特に「Physical AI」という先端テーマから、現実的な応用研究に果敢に挑んでいる姿は、将来に向けた学術的・社会的な可能性を大きく広げてくれるはずです。どうか自由な発想と情熱を大切に、仲間とともに学び合い、高め合いながら活動を発展させていってください。皆さんの挑戦が実を結び、大きなイノベーションにつながることを楽しみにしています。"

Koji Murota

vice executive director of Kyoto University / director-general of iAC

Join / Contact

Anyone interested in Physical AI - students, staff, faculty - is welcome! First, please answer the registration form below and join our discord server.

We are waiting for:

  • Students interested in Robotics/ML
  • Those who want to build real-world AI systems
  • Those who want to work on team research/development
  • Those interested in technical exchange/study sessions

Visits and trial participation are also welcome

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