{"id":88475,"date":"2026-06-18T17:18:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T08:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/?p=88475"},"modified":"2026-06-19T13:25:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T04:25:53","slug":"deputy-mayor-of-london-visits-waseda-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/news\/88475","title":{"rendered":"Deputy Mayor of London Visits Waseda University"},"content":{"rendered":"

On 18 June 2026, a delegation from the Greater London Authority, including Deputy Mayor for Business Howard Dawber, visited the Future Robotics Organization for discussions and a facility tour.<\/p>\n

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From Left: Professor Shigeki Sugano, Deputy Mayor Howard Dawber, and Vice President Masahiko Gemma<\/p><\/div>\n

\nThe visit began with welcoming remarks by Masahiko Gemma, Vice President of Waseda University. This was followed by a presentation from Professor Shigeki Sugano, Director of the Future Robotics Organization, who introduced the organization\u2019s research activities and provided an overview of AIREC (AI-driven Robot for Embrace and Care). The delegation also attended a demonstration of AIREC and toured the facilities.<\/p>\n

AIREC is a general-purpose intelligent robot designed to autonomously learn and perform a wide range of highly complex tasks. In addition to customer service and household assistance, it is expected to contribute to fields such as healthcare, nursing care, and welfare services.<\/p>\n

London is home to fifteen partner institutions of Waseda University, including University College London (UCL) and King’s College London. Waseda University maintains active academic exchange and collaboration with these institutions.<\/p>\n

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delegation members, Vice President Masahiko Gemma, and Professor Shigeki Sugano<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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