Stockmark to Host Free Webinar on the Current State of Robot Avatar Development Featuring Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro on May 19

Stockmark Inc. will hold an online seminar titled "The Current State of Robot Avatar Development: From Research to Social Implementation."

▼Details and registration for the online seminar can be found here▼
https://aconnect.stockmark.co.jp/seminar/20260519/

■ Seminar Overview

In recent years, with advancements in AI technology and robotics, research and social implementation of "robot avatars"—robots that humans can operate remotely and treat as their own bodies—are progressing.

As robots that allow humans to act without being physically present, they are expected to be utilized in various fields, including remote work, operations in hazardous environments, customer service, and healthcare.

This new technological domain, born from the fusion of AI and robotics, is attracting attention in industrial sectors facing challenges such as labor shortages and work environment constraints. The future potential of this new form of robot utilization, which extends human capabilities remotely, is being actively discussed.

In this seminar, we welcome Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro, Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, and Visiting Director of the ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories, who is a leading authority in android and robot avatar research. He will explain the current state of robot avatar research, the technical challenges toward social implementation, and what changes they will bring to society and industry in the future.

As robotics and AI spread throughout society, how will the relationship between humans and robots change?

For those involved in research and development or technical planning, this is an opportunity to gain crucial perspectives when considering the future potential and industrial application of robot technologies.

■ Recommended for:
- Those who want to grasp the latest trends in robots and AI
- Those who want to learn about new technological applications for on-site challenges
- Those who want to know how far the social implementation of robots has progressed
- Those who want to consider future technology trends and possibilities

■ Speaker
Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University; Distinguished Professor, Osaka University
Visiting Director, ATR Hiroshi Ishiguro Laboratories

Professor Ishiguro aims to realize robots with intelligent systems capable of acting in society and has developed numerous robots, including humanoids, androids, and the Geminoid, a copy robot of himself. He has received numerous awards, including the Osaka Culture Prize in 2011 and the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2015. He is globally recognized as a leading robotics researcher.

■ Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 11:00-12:00
Location: Online
Admission: Free (Pre-registration required)

■ About Stockmark Inc.
With the mission to "reinvent the mechanism of value creation and move humanity forward," Stockmark Inc. utilizes cutting-edge generative AI technology to support corporate transformation for many companies.
The company operates "Aconnect," an AI agent for the manufacturing industry, and "SAT," which structures all kinds of data into corporate assets. Furthermore, they support the development of company-specific generative AI and the construction of proprietary systems.

Company Name: Stockmark Inc.
Location: LIFORK MINAMI AOYAMA S209, 1-12-3 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 15, 2016
Representative: Tatsuru Hayashi, Representative Director and CEO
Business Description: Development and operation of services supporting corporate knowledge management and business application of generative AI using cutting-edge generative AI technology
URL: https://stockmark.co.jp/