Physical AI x Students - Announcement of Future-Creating Ideathon Session
Physical AI × Students
― Ideathon Session to Create the Future ―
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:15-14:45
Capacity: 30 people
Team Formation: 4-6 people X 5-6 groups
Event Overview
"Physical AI" is a new technology where AI plays an active role in the real world through robots and sensors.
This time, KUPAC will hold an Ideathon Session on the theme of how this Physical AI will change society.
・Form a team and come up with ideas impromptu based on the theme announced on the day (Both team participation and individual participation are OK; individual participants will be randomly assigned to teams on the day)
・Open to all faculties, majors, and grades (Humanities and Social Sciences welcome), no specialized knowledge of AI required. Flexibility and curiosity are what matter.
・The key to participation is the feeling of "It would be interesting if there was such a future" or "It might be useful if we did this"
The team with the excellent idea will be presented with prizes and certificates from the Office of Society-Academia Collaboration for Innovation. Furthermore, the excellent team's idea will be introduced on the official website at a later date.
In addition, all participants will receive a participation prize and lunch. Why not think about the future pioneered by Physical AI while enjoying lunch?
This is an opportunity to challenge a theme attracting attention in society with students' unique ideas. We look forward to your participation.
About Awards
Excellent Award: Amazon Gift Card 20,000 yen
Semi-Excellent Award: Amazon Gift Card 10,000 yen
Participation Award: Amazon Gift Card 4,500 yen
※ For individual participants, the amount divided by the number of team members will be presented.
⏰Time Schedule
Check-in
11:45-12:15 Start preparation by sitting in teams
Opening: What is Physical AI?
12:15-12:25 Introduction from KUPAC
Input Session
12:25-12:40 Lecture by Assistant Professor Katayama, Graduate School of Informatics
Brainstorm Lunch Time
12:40-13:25 Let's expand ideas freely while enjoying lunch & snacks
Idea Presentation Time
13:25-13:45 Each team presents for about 4 minutes
Voting Time
13:45-13:55 Voting time by judges
Brush-up Session
13:55-14:10 Session to further evolve the presented ideas
Winning Team Decision
14:10-14:30 Winning team decision
Award Ceremony & Closing
14:30-14:45 Participants' voices & message from mentors
Networking (Optional)
14:45-15:30 Networking while chatting frankly
Application
Why not create the future of Physical AI together? If you wish to participate, please apply in advance from the registration form below.
Click here if you participate individually. Teams will be formed randomly on the day.
Apply for Individual ParticipationClick here if you have already formed a team. Please participate in a group of 4-6 people.
Apply for Team Participation👥 Capacity: Max 30 people, Max 6 teams