Miraikan Launches 17 AI Science Communicator Avatars
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-08-18
The "AI Science Communicator" pilot at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Japan has expanded. Starting July 15, a total of 17 science communicators will participate with their AI avatars. Following over 5,000 experiences, the project has removed device rental limits, allowing visitors to use their own smartphones. This aims to overcome physical limitations and explore the co-evolution of humans and AI. The project is developed by Miraikan, Kuujit, and Sony CSL.
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