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.
Activities
Our main activities are learning, researching, and developing Physical AI.
2026 Spring Recruitment
For undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Kyoto University from April 2026
We prepared a dedicated page with orientation dates, what KUPAC works on, and how you can get started. Beginners and experienced builders are both welcome.
Multiple orientation sessions (30-60 mins each)
Sponsorship & Support
Sponsorship
General Sponsor
XNOVA Inc.
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.
Support
Institutional Advancement and Communication
Message
"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
Organization Structure
Operations Team Member
Kousei Osawa
Director
Faculty of Economics, Kyoto University
NEDO NEP 2025 FR
Satoshi Yagi
Faculty Director
Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Osaka University
Innovation Producer (Physical AI), Institutional Advancement and Communication
Jun Morimoto
Advisor
Professor, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Teppei Komaki
Co-Vice Director
Ph.D. Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Co-Vice Director
Ph.D. Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
JSPS Research Fellow (DC)
Kenshiro Minamikawa
Co-Vice Director
Master's Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Kaneyoshi Hiratsuka
Executive Member
Master's Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Ryota Yokoi
Operations Team Member
Master's Student, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University
Taiyo Yasaki
Operations Team Member
Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University
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?
News
Latest information and activity reports from KUPAC.
| Title | Date | Tags |
|---|---|---|
Announcement: Professor Jun Morimoto Appointed as Advisor | 2026年4月7日 | Notice |
Announcement: KUPAC ROS 2 Hands-on | 2026年4月7日 | NoticeEventHands-on |
Announcement: KUPAC to Exhibit at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 | 2026年4月7日 | Notice |
KUPAC Selected for AWS Japan Physical AI Development Support Program | 2026年4月7日 | Notice |
Announcement: PhysicsX Live Talk | 2026年3月9日 | NoticeEvent |
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
Registration
Registration Form HereContact
contact@kupac.orgVisits and trial participation are also welcome
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