Community Projects
Showcasing Physical AI initiatives across the community.
This page highlights active projects in KUPAC, including goals, activity updates, outputs, and ways to collaborate.
About This Page
The "Community Projects" page introduces member-led initiatives clearly to people inside and outside KUPAC.
By making project context, themes, progress, and collaboration needs visible, we aim to accelerate knowledge sharing and partnerships.
Recommended for:
- •Want to understand current initiatives
- •Want to explore research or technical collaboration
- •Want to follow activity updates and outcomes
- •Are considering launching a new project in the future
Initiatives
Community projects grouped by current progress status
Ongoing Initiatives
Projects currently recruiting or in progress
Physical AI Model Development (supported by AWS Japan)
Developing relatively large-scale Physical AI models centered on VLA using cloud GPU clusters.
We will run multiple Physical AI model development themes and plan to release outputs under appropriate licenses with contributor credits.
Physical AI Patch Placement Robot PatchAssist
After passing the first gate of Challenge ATOM, development proceeds with 1,000,000 JPY support and an OpenARM2.0 loan.
The project has officially passed the first gate of Challenge ATOM, with 1,000,000 JPY development funding and an OpenArm2.0 loan confirmed. The team combines VLA-based learning with custom end-effector development and optimization for edge deployment such as Jetson.
Locomotion Development with a Quadruped Robot
Using Unitree Go2 R&D, this project develops locomotion that smoothly traverses steps.
Centered on reinforcement learning, the team builds high step-traversal locomotion by combining simulation and real-robot validation.
Past Initiatives
Projects that have already been completed
Kyoto University Mechanical Society
The only robot circle at Kyoto University
Activities include robot creation, electronics, and programming. Currently mainly working towards participating in NHK Student Robocon 2026.
KVT Project
KVT is an open core project aiming for social implementation of Physical AI technology.
KVT is promoting R&D for the practical application of Physical AI by combining cutting-edge VLA (Vision-Language-Action) technology with proprietary dual-arm robots.
Interactive Physical AI Exhibition with AI Agents
Developed the Master module for a tic-tac-toe interactive exhibit for SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.
Implemented and delivered, with tests, a system integrating SO-100-series arms, board-detection camera, and Unity 3D character agent.
From here
For People Launching a Project
Find the launch flow, required preparation, and contact paths for new initiatives.
For Starting a New Initiative
Purpose of the Application
Project application is not for evaluation or screening. It is a process to confirm available support resources and alignment with community goals so a launch can proceed smoothly.
Team Formation & Planning
Members who want to launch a project form a team and create a plan summarizing the purpose and activity plan.
Application to Management
Submit the created project plan to KUPAC management. The application is for checking the support system, not for evaluation/screening.
Confirmation & Adjustment
The management team confirms the plan and exchanges opinions on the desired support. Consultation for better activities is also welcome.
Registration & Start
Once confirmation is complete, it will be officially registered as a "KUPAC Community Project" and official activities can begin.
FAQ for Joining & Launching
Q. What kind of projects are eligible?
A. As long as it is related to Physical AI, the theme or format does not matter, such as research, development, or learning. We welcome the free ideas of members.
Q. How can I join a project?
A. First, please become a KUPAC member. Currently active projects will be introduced on the website etc., so please contact the representative of the project you are interested in directly.
Q. What is required for application?
A. A "Project Plan" describing the project overview, purpose, activity plan, member list, necessary resources, etc. is required. The format will be guided separately.
Want to Launch a New Initiative?
You can use the links below for project launch consultation and community participation.