Tsukuba Institute for Advanced Research (TIAR)

Jihatsu Research Unit

Jihatsu Research Unit Research Fellows

Ochiai Yoichi Institute of Library, Information and Media Science
Associate Professor

Pioneering New Frontiers in Digital Nature

My research revolves around the concept of “Digital Nature,” which seeks to reconstruct existing boundaries between human and machine, physical and informational worlds, and natural and artificial entities. Utilizing innovative interface technologies such as ultrasonic levitation and laser-based spatial visualization, I aim to expand human sensory perception across multiple dimensions, including vision, hearing, and touch. Additionally, with the creative support of AI and immersive experiences offered by VR/AR, I pursue practical research aimed at establishing a new view of civilization and building a sustainable, inclusive society.

Field of
Research
Information Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), AI Applications, Media Art, Philosophical Design
Research
Topic
The Blurring of Boundaries Between In-situ and In-silico in Differential Ontological Research During the Era of Digital Nature and Its Social Implementation
KeywordsComputational nature, human-computer interaction (HCI), AI applications, media art, philosophical design
Certification
Start
FY2025
Scheduled
End
FY2026

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