“AI Science Communicators” that Learn and Grow Together with People ＜Miraikan＞

2026-04-27 ～ 2026-06-29
Aomi area

At "Future Lab," we are conducting a proof-of-concept experiment where visitors can experience technologies currently under development and exchange ideas with researchers.

◆Theme of Proof-of-Concept Experiment

◎Achieve AI that grows alongside humans while preserving individuality through AI development modeled after real people.

AI (artificial intelligence) technology learns from a vast array of information worldwide and evolves at an astonishing pace.
We view AI not merely as a convenient tool that answers human questions, but as something that learns interactively with humans and grows alongside them, focusing on the potential for new ways of interaction between humans and AI.

Using nine science communicators (SC) working at Miraikan as models, we trained an AI to learn their speaking styles and thinking patterns, creating an "AI Science Communicator (AISC)" that inherits their unique personalities.
The AISC not only explains the exhibits but also engages in dialogue with visitors while listening to their feedback.
By sharing this dialogue and feedback information with human science communicators and having them learn from each other, both humans and AI grow together.

◆Experience Overview

Visitors will be loaned smartphones with the AISC installed.
As you explore the permanent exhibit zones on the 3rd and 5th floors, you can enjoy conversing with the AISC about the exhibits and science.
If there's anything that comes to mind when you see the exhibits, or you have any scientific topics that interest you, please feel free to discuss them with your AISC.

Event Overview

Dates
April 27, 2026 (Sun) – June 29, 2026 (Mon)
*The museum is closed on Tuesdays, but will be open on April 28 (Tue) and May 5 (Tue).
Hours
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*Registration for hands-on activities closes at 4:30 PM. Each activity lasts up to 1 hour.
Venue
Registration: Special Booth at the General Information Desk, 3rd Floor, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) *Activity Areas: 3rd and 5th Floor Permanent Exhibition Zones
Target Audience
Recommended for 4th graders and up (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian)
Participation Fee
Permanent exhibition admission fee only
How to Participate
Please visit the Special Booth at the General Information Desk on the 3rd floor on the day of the event.
*One group per device. You may be asked to wait depending on availability.

*A consent form regarding the pilot experiment must be completed to participate.