The KDDI Foundation and Hokkaido University are co-hosting an event: a science experiment workshop titled "How to Make a Robot That Feels and Moves" (for junior high school students) on Saturday, December 13th.
This event offers lectures and hands-on experience with AI.
You can see, touch, and experience how AI technology will change robots, as well as learn the fundamentals of AI, data science, and autonomous driving.
Application Notes
- If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
- Please register using the application form below. Those eligible to participate this time are:Middle school students.
- Parents are welcome to participate as well. (Up to two parents/guardians per student)
- The results of the selection process (winners and losers) will be sent via email by December 7th. Please be sure to check your email, as we will ask for your confirmation of your intention to participate at that time.
- Application deadline: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 15:00.
- Furthermore, from the perspective of promoting diversity in the information and data science fields, we especially welcome the participation of female students in this project.
Participation application form
Event overview
| Event name | To create a robot that "feels" and moves |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | Saturday, February 2025, 12 13: 13-00: 16 |
| Place | Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University, Kita 14-jo Nishi 9-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo City ≪Caution≫ Except in special circumstances, vehicles are not permitted on the university campus. Please use public transportation or paid parking lots around the university to get here. |
| Target | Junior high school students (regardless of gender) and their guardians |
| Capacity | Ten junior high school students (up to two guardians per student) |
| Sponsorship | Hokkaido University Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Headquarters |
| Co-sponsored | KDDI Foundation, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University |
| Sponsorship | KDDI Corporation Hokkaido Branch Office |
| Participation conditions | Free admission.Advance registration is required.(Deadline: December 3th, 15:00) |
| Regarding your visit | Private vehicles are not permitted on the university campus where the event is held. Please use public transportation or off-campus parking facilities. |
| Contact | Hokkaido University Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Headquarters TEL 011-706-3625 MAIL office[at]dei.hokudai.ac.jp Please replace [at] with @ when sending your message. For confirmation of your application, please contact us by email for a smoother process. |
- Lecture on feedback control
- Simple robot assembly
- Programming robot movements
- General discussion
Main contents of the event
Participation application form
Science experiment workshops are also planned to be held at the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering.
