TSUKUBA CONNÉCT #87 Intelligence in Motion, A Changing World: How Physical AI Will Reshape Industry

TSUKUBA CONNÉCT #87 centers on Physical AI: AI that has stepped off the screen and into factories, logistics, mobility, and body-worn devices. The Tsukuba evening brings together startups, researchers, engineers, investors, and corporates to discuss how intelligence in motion will reshape industry and what role Tsukuba's research cluster plays in that shift. In session 2, Fujitsu's Uvance Innovation Studio Senior Manager Shogo Kuwaoka and HEAD / Edge Planning & Promotion Hisamichi Katagiri present Fujitsu's Physical AI business, customer pain points from Japan and abroad, and the design of an open innovation ecosystem linking Japanese manufacturers and startups. PITCH ARENA vol.58 (Physical AI) follows with Shota Higuchi of Closer, Ryo Shimomura of revot systems, Keizo Arinobu of QueryPie AI, and Itsuki Horii of AeroFlex pitching to commentators Yoshinobu Ichimura (Prometheus) and Hiroshi Nemoto (Deepcore). A parallel ecosystem pitch session features Ibaraki Industrial Technology Innovation Center, Tsukuba Research Support Center, the University of Tsukuba, AIST, and Joyo Bank. The Creative Lab track runs STARTUP CAREER MEETUP Vol.20 hosted by StartupWeekend Tsukuba, a Physical AI futures workshop led by UTokyo IIS Associate Professor Momoyo Matsuyama, and a talk on AI in fundamental science by Professor Takahiko Matsubara of KEK. The venue is Tsukuba Startup Park, a five-minute walk from Tsukuba Station Exit A1 on the TX Line. Networking runs throughout from 17:30 to 21:00, and remote participation is available via the Join Remotely button.