What is the purpose of the Science Park AI Research Institute?

To overcome the "black box problem" in AI and implement highly trustworthy AI into society.

What role does Dr. Yoshiyasu Muto play?

As Chief Technology Advisor, he will guide the R&D team and connect AI wisdom to social implementation.

What exactly is the AI black box problem?

It is the challenge that while AI has high prediction accuracy, the reasoning behind its judgments is difficult for humans to understand.

Science Park Establishes AI Research Institute

Published Apr 2, 2026 1:16 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Science Park Co., Ltd. announced the establishment of its AI Research Institute on April 1, 2026, inviting Professor Emeritus Yoshiyasu Muto, Ph.D., from Keio University as Chief Technology Advisor to tackle the black box problem in AI and accelerate its social implementation.

Science Park Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Representative Director: Koichiro Shoji; hereinafter referred to as "the Company") is pleased to announce the official establishment of the "Science Park AI Research Institute" on April 1, 2026. With Professor Emeritus Yoshiyasu Muto, Ph.D. (Engineering) from Keio University joining as Chief Technology Advisor, his highly skilled disciples will participate alongside the Company's R&D team. This initiative aims to overcome the "black box problem" inherent in AI and significantly accelerate its social implementation.

The research institute's website URL is https://sciencepark.co.jp/ai-lab/.

Background of Establishment

Following Professor Yoshiyasu Muto's retirement, who has provided guidance in cutting-edge fields such as driver software, power-generating floors, and temperature difference power generation for many years, Representative Director Shoji made the decision to "implement Professor Muto's AI wisdom into society through our company's development capabilities." While current AI boasts high prediction accuracy, it faces a critical challenge: the "black box" problem, where the basis for its judgments remains opaque. This research institute will promote R&D aimed at resolving this contradiction.

▶︎ Detailed profile of Chief Technology Advisor, Yoshiyasu Muto: https://researchmap.jp/ytakefuji

Mission: Re-examining AI Interpretation

This research institute's mission is to implement "AI that people can trust with peace of mind" into society by bridging cutting-edge academic research with corporate implementation capabilities. We will promote the research, development, and demonstration of new highly interpretable algorithms, and progressively provide their results as solutions to society and the business world.

Stakeholder Comments

Koichiro Shoji, Representative Director, Science Park Co., Ltd.

"Our long-standing relationship with Professor Muto is the origin of this institute. By combining the world-leading wisdom he has accumulated with our on-site development capabilities, we aim to delve into the fundamental contradiction that current AI faces. Our challenge is to transform trustworthy AI into a business strength."

[Inquiries Regarding This Press Release]

Science Park Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department

TEL: 046-255-2544 / Email: sales@sciencepark.co.jp

Web: https://sciencepark.co.jp/ai-lab/

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