Electronics and Photonics Research Institute (ESPRIT),
Department of Electronics and Manufacturing,
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society, and on “bridging” the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialization. For this, AIST is organized into 5 departments and 2 centers that bring together core technologies to exert its comprehensive strength. The Electronics and Photonics Research Institute (ESPRIT), one of the institutes in the department of electronics and manufacturing in AIST, is conducting research and development on optical information technology, applied photonics, and future electronics.
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Intelligent Systems Research Institute (ISRI),
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society, and on “bridging” the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialization. For this, AIST is organized into 5 departments and 2 centers that bring together core technologies to exert its comprehensive strength. Intelligent Systems Research Institute (ISRI ) investigates in smart information processing and robotics to assist human behaviors, seeks their basic principles, and develops fundamental technologies to contribute to the realization of the sustainable society and the creation of novel industries.
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