Academic-Industrial Innovation Lecture

Transforming Industries and Society: The Power of Advanced Math and AI Technologies

December 12 (Tue) at 16:30 - 18:00, 2023

Hirokazu Anai (Principal Research Director, FUJITSU RESEARCH, FUJITSU Ltd.)

In this talk, we will review the history and the latest trends in artificial intelligence (AI) and mathematical technologies in recent years. We will also introduce various real-world problem-solving efforts that utilize state-of-the-art mathematics and artificial intelligence technology. Additionally, we will explore the role of mathematical and AI technologies and the social value they bring, while providing examples of their applications in a wide range of fields, such as manufacturing, disaster prevention, medical care, and institutional design in society. Furthermore, we will consider the thinking and skills required to address industrial and social issues using mathematical and AI technologies. The technologies that will be discussed in this talk include the following keywords: mathematical modeling, simulation, optimization, deep learning, topological data analysis, causal discovery, game theory, matching theory, and social mathematics.

Venue: Okochi Hall (Main Venue) / via Zoom

Event Official Language: English

Toward the Practical Use of Quantum Computers

December 4 (Fri) at 10:30 - 12:00, 2020

Shunji Matsuura (Visiting Scientist, iTHEMS / Fundamental Researcher, Quantum Simulation Division, 1QBit, Canada)

量子コンピュータは古典コンピュータとは異なる原理に基づいて動いており、自然科学を含む様々な分野において大きな変化をもたらすと考えられている。特にこの数年の進展は著しく、量子計算の古典計算に対する優位性が実験的に初めて示されるなど、期待されているマイルストーンが着実に達成されていっている。一方で量子コンピュータの発展において常に障害となっているのがノイズである。量子状態はノイズの影響を受けやすく、現在の量子コンピュータにおいては量子ゲート操作を行うごとに状態の精度が減衰していってしまう。そのため、量子コンピュータにかける負担をできるだけ減らすようなアルゴリズムの開発や、計算結果からエラーを取り除く方法、観測回数をできるだけ減らす方法等、様々な研究が行われている。本講義ではこれら量子コンピュータの実用化に向けた最近の研究と今後の課題について話す。

Venue: via Zoom

Event Official Language: Japanese

Outlook for Industrial Applications of Quantum Computers

September 4 (Wed) at 15:30 - 18:00, 2019

Yuya Nakagawa (QunaSys Inc.)

Venue: Okochi Hall

Broadcast:R311, Computational Science Research Building / SUURI-COOL (Kyoto) / SUURI-COOL (Sendai)

Event Official Language: Japanese

AI Smart Robot Network

March 22 (Fri) at 15:00 - 17:00, 2019

Yoshihiro Ohta (The University of Tokyo / Arithmer Inc.)

Arithmer Inc. is a startup company providing with business solutions in the field of AI / machine learning / robotics, which emerged from Mathematical Science Dep., Univ. of Tokyo. I will present our recent success stories and ambitious attempts in which applied mathematics is fully utilized, such as optical character recognition, automatic artificial tooth design, scoring driver's skill from movie, and image measurement of human body.

Venue: Large Meeting Room, 2F Welfare and Conference Building (Cafeteria)

Broadcast:R311, Computational Science Research Building

Event Official Language: Japanese

Advertising way of thinking and suggestions for public relations of fundamental researches -From the case study of B2B communication to the advertising agency’s approach to innovations

March 30 (Fri) at 13:30 - 15:00, 2018

The 16th iTHES Academic-Industrial Innovation Lecture

Venue: Okochi Hall

Event Official Language: Japanese

Machinery and business strategy of construction and mining technology

January 15 (Mon) at 15:00 - 17:00, 2018

Ichiro Nakamura (Komatsu Ltd.)

The 15th iTHES Academic-Industrial Innovation Lecture

Venue: Okochi Hall

Event Official Language: Japanese

Development of AI Smart Robots and the business model

October 5 (Thu) at 16:00 - 17:30, 2017

Yoshihiro Ohta (The University of Tokyo / Mercury Inc.)

The 14th iTHES Academic-Industrial Innovation Lecture

Venue: Okochi Hall

Event Official Language: Japanese

Application of Quantum Beam for Eco-tire Development

February 23 (Thu) at 15:00 - 17:00, 2017

Hiroyuki Kishimoto (Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.)

The 13th iTHES Academic-Industrial Innovation Lecture

Venue: Okochi Hall

Event Official Language: Japanese