Prof. Tomohisa Hasunuma
Professor, Kobe University
AI Robot-Driven Science Workshop
vol.7
Held on May 11, 2026 (Mon)
On May 11, 2026, the 7th AI Robot-Driven Science Workshop was held.
The theme for this session was "Collection and Utilization of Measurement Data in AI Robot-Driven Science." Through talks and discussions led by researchers and corporate representatives, we explored the practice of experimentation, measurement, analysis, and data utilization.
Thank you very much to everyone who attended.
Overview
- Date
- May 11, 2026 (Monday)
- Time
- 13:30 - 19:00
- Venue
- Shimadzu Tokyo Innovation Plaza
3-25-40 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-0821
· 12 min walk from Kojimashinden Station
· ~10 min by bus or taxi from Tenkubashi Station
· ~20 min by taxi from Kawasaki Station
Program
13:30 - 17:30　Workshop Session
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 13:30 - 13:40 | Opening |
| 13:40 - 14:10 | Keynote 1: Prof. Tomohisa Hasunuma (Kobe University) "Accelerating Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing Research with AI and Automation" |
| 14:10 - 14:55 | Corporate talks 1-3: Shimadzu Corporation |
| 14:55 - 15:10 | Break |
| 15:10 - 15:40 | Keynote 2: Prof. Michihisa Koyama (Shinshu University) "Data-Driven Materials Science and the Accumulation and Sharing of Data" |
| 15:40 - 15:55 | Invited talk 1: Izumi Takahara (The University of Tokyo) "Toward AI-Driven Materials Development with LLM Agents" |
| 15:55 - 16:10 | Invited talk 2: Yuki Murakami (Yokohama City University) "Designing Targeted Protein Degraders Using Generative AI for Molecules" |
| 16:10 - 16:25 | Break |
| 16:25 - 17:25 | Panel Discussion |
| 17:25 - 17:30 | Closing |
17:30 - 18:30　Networking Reception
Speakers
Prof. Michihisa Koyama
Professor, Shinshu University
Izumi Takahara
Graduate Student, The University of Tokyo
Yuki Murakami
Graduate Student, Yokohama City University
Koji Akutsu
Director, Intellectual Property Department, Shimadzu Corporation
Ryuji Sawada
Group Manager, Imaging Group, Technology Department, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division, Shimadzu Corporation
Ken Okamura
Product Manager, Testing Machine BU, Analytical & Measuring Instruments Division, Shimadzu Corporation
* Listed in no particular order; honorifics omitted.
Lab Tour (Optional, Pre-Workshop)
Prior to the workshop, a tour of Shimadzu's analytical and measurement instrument labs was held at the same venue. Attendees were able to experience facilities showcasing cutting-edge analysis and measurement technologies.
- Tour Time
- 12:30 - 13:30
Organizer
Operations
- AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative Secretariat (Contracted company: Papukaija LLC)
Contact: info@airds.jp (Secretariat)