The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) underwent a major renovation of its permanent displays. NOMURA Co.,Ltd. was responsible for the design, interior execution the new displays, "Hello! Robot," "Nanairo Quest," and "Old Age Park."

displays allows visitors to interact with robots and learn about the latest robotics research, enabling them to imagine a future life with diverse robots and discover new possibilities.

In the robot area, designed for human-robot communication and therapy, visitors can enjoy interacting with robots by touching them and talking to them. The section showcasing the latest robotics research always displays the most cutting-edge research and noteworthy robots. We broadly introduce research through actual robots, aiming to change visitors' perceptions of robots and make them think, "Wow, robots like this exist!"
 

Robot technology will continue to develop and will be used in more and more of our everyday lives. How should we interact with robots to help each person live a happy life?

In this displays, you'll explore displays space using a dedicated tablet to solve problems that arise in "Nanairo City," a futuristic town where humans and robots live together. You'll learn about various ways humans and robots interact by using conversations with residents and information about the robots that play an active role in the town as clues. The final destination is an area where you can freely post your impressions and ideas. By leaving your own thoughts and encountering the diverse values left by other visitors, you may gain new insights.
 

As we enter a super-aging society, how should we deal with "old age"? How can science and technology be used to explore ways of living and aging that are rich and unique to oneself and make that a reality?

This displays begins by allowing visitors to experience the aging process that everyone goes through by simulating four easily recognizable signs of aging: the eyes, ears, musculoskeletal system, and brain. It then introduces options for coping with aging from a scientific and technological perspective, including currently understood mechanisms of aging, coping strategies, and support technologies currently under research and development using robotics. By learning about the perspectives of those who are already facing aging, we explore together hints for how each individual can enrich their relationship with aging and live a fulfilling life.