University of Tokyo
PulseAugur coverage of University of Tokyo — every cluster mentioning University of Tokyo across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
6 day(s) with sentiment data
-
DataPrism Technologies trains Kirin Beverage on Microsoft Copilot
DataPrism Technologies, an AI startup originating from the University of Tokyo, has conducted training sessions on utilizing Microsoft Copilot for Kirin Beverage Co., Ltd.'s North Kanto Headquarters. The training focuse…
-
Scientists find humans have a consistent counterclockwise walking bias
Scientists have accidentally discovered that people walking in crowds exhibit a consistent counterclockwise turning bias. This behavior was observed across various age groups and environments in both Spain and Japan, su…
-
ICRA 2026 awards dual best paper honors, showcases new AI lab
The ICRA 2026 conference in Vienna concluded with several significant announcements, including two Best Paper awards given to Guanya Shi's team and GRASP Lab, a rare dual honor. The event also showcased advancements in …
-
Tokyo University Lab Creates Japan AI Index to Track Industry Impact
Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Lab have developed the "Japan AI Index," a new metric designed to visualize the impact of artificial intelligence on Japanese industries. This initiative aims to provide…
-
Tokyo Univ. startup Tō develops specialized AI for manufacturing
A Tokyo University-launched startup named "Tō" (燈) is developing specialized AI architectures for the manufacturing industry. This approach contrasts with the current trend of general-purpose AI, focusing instead on "in…
-
Highlanders launches mass production initiative for Japanese humanoid robots
Highlanders, a Tokyo-based venture spun out of the University of Tokyo, has officially launched its initiative to mass-produce domestic humanoid robots. The company, which focuses on physical AI and robotics, aims to es…
-
AI revolutionizes video game development, boosting efficiency and gameplay
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the video game industry, with 90% of developers now integrating AI into their workflows. AI is enhancing gameplay through smarter NPCs with dynamic dialogue and adaptive d…
-
Sakana AI's DiffusionBlocks cuts training memory by training network blocks independently
Sakana AI has introduced DiffusionBlocks, a novel framework for training neural networks more efficiently. This method partitions a network into multiple blocks, allowing each block to be trained independently. By reduc…
-
Japan tests Mach-5 ramjet engine for hypersonic flights
Japan has successfully conducted a ground combustion trial of a ramjet engine designed for Mach-5 hypersonic aircraft. This test, a collaboration between JAXA and several universities, is a significant step towards enab…
-
Tokyo researchers unveil laser-driven memory switching 1000x faster than DRAM
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a novel spintronic memory device that utilizes lasers to switch bits in an astonishing 40 picoseconds. This non-volatile memory technology, based on Mn₃Sn, operates …
-
TestMu AI releases Kane CLI for AI agents, while Prof. Matsuo discusses AGI and startup creation.
TestMu AI has released Kane CLI, a new browser automation tool designed for AI agents and developers. This tool aims to streamline browser interactions for AI-powered applications. Separately, Professor Yutaka Matsuo of…
-
OpenAI reportedly loses exclusivity with Microsoft, plans smartphone entry, while Xiaomi releases new AI model
Xiaomi has released an open-source AI model named MiMo-V2.5-Pro, which reportedly rivals Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 in performance. Separately, there are rumors that OpenAI is planning to enter the smartphone market wi…