Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC) ^{AI Hub}

This center was established in May, 2015, at National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). AIRC aims to promote the implementation of AI in manufacturing, service, healthcare/caregiving,and security, and to strengthen Japan's competitiveness in the manufacturing and service sectors, so that Japan continues to be among the most advanced nations; AIRC also aims to help achieve a more abundant society by new means, through coordination between AI and people.