Tsukada Lab and Esaki Lab extend our warm congratulations to the following Master’s students who graduated in the academic year FY2024: Dongyang Li (李 東洋) (continuing as a PhD student in Tsukada lab) Yusuke Sugizaki (杉崎 勇介) Ryuto Kikuchi (菊池 龍翔) Kengo Suzuki (鈴木 健吾) Zhu Zhihai (朱 志海) We sincerely thank them for their dedication and valuable contributions to our research groups, and wish them success in their future endeavours.Read more
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Alex ORSHOLITS presented his poster titled “Edge Vision AI Co-Processing for Dynamic Context Awareness in Mixed Reality” at the IEEE VR 2025 conference in Saint-Malo, France. This research demonstrates a scalable approach to improving spatial computing and dynamic environmental awareness in Mixed Reality by leveraging edge-based AI co-processing with low-power hardware accelerator and the Magic Leap 2 headset The presented system simultaneously ran five vision AI models (YOLOv8s, CenterPose, FastDepth, SCRFD, and ArcFace) at 30 frames per second, streaming and displaying detection results on a Magic Leap 2 headset in real-time and with minimal latency. This poster was awarded an Honorable Mention, oneRead more
We are pleased to announce that our Master’s student (M2), Tokio TAKADA (髙田 季生), recently exhibited his research at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in collaboration with Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). Takada-san presented a Digital Twin system developed using Unity Engine, demonstrating how digital twins can function as orchestrators for high-bandwidth wireless communications in urban environments. His demonstration visualized ultra-fast data transmission scenarios leveraging the IEEE802.15.3e communication standard in the 60 GHz frequency range. Former assistant Professor Jin NAKAZATO (中里 仁) and Project Researcher Dr. Alex ORSHOLITS accompanied Takada-san at the event, representing our laboratory and underscoring our continued collaboration with national research institutes.Read more
We are delighted to share that Vishal Chauhan, a member of our Tsukada Laboratory, and Anubhav from the Department of Mathematical Informatics, participated in the prestigious OzCHI’24 Student Design Challenge (SDC). This renowned event was held at the OzCHI conference in Brisbane, Australia, from November 30 to December 4, 2024. The conference serves as an international hub for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and cutting-edge research. The SDC centered on the theme Beyond Being Human, exploring how HCI extends beyond human interactions to encompass AI and the natural world. Vishal and Anubhav presented their innovative design solution, Reimagining Smart Poles: A Sustainable Interface for Pedestrian-AV Ecosystems. Their idea, which features sustainable smartRead more
The International Conference on Intelligent Computing and its Emerging Applications (ICEA2024) was held at the University of Tokyo’s Komaba Campus from November 28 to 29, 2024. This conference gathered researchers from various fields to share and discuss the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, deep learning, and intelligent systems. Topics covered included supervised and unsupervised learning, cloud computing, GPU technologies, and applications in IoT, smart cities, and AR/VR. Two papers from Tsukada Lab received Best Paper Awards at the conference. The first paper, “Cross-Attention Enhanced Imitation Learning for End-to-end Autonomous Driving in Unprotected Turns,” authored by Dongyang Li, a second-year master’s student, proposed a novel imitation learning method to improve autonomousRead more
The 2024 Tsukada Lab CRONOS Symposium, funded by JST’s CRONOS program, served as a kickoff event for collaborative discussions on advancing communication platforms that integrate vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) systems with large language models (LLMs) and VR simulation technologies. This symposium, part of the project Evolutionary Communication Infrastructure Connecting Diverse Mobile Devices and Humans, aimed to foster dialogue among researchers and practitioners on developing efficient bidirectional interactions between humans and embodied AI. Keynote Presentations Manabu Tsukada (Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo) opened the symposium with a presentation on the development of adaptive communication platforms that connect diverse mobility systems with human-centric applications. Prof. Tsukada highlighted how next-generation communicationRead more
We are excited to announce that Tsukada Lab will be chairing and hosting the ACM 2024 International Conference on Intelligent Computing and its Emerging Applications (ICEA) at the University of Tokyo’s Komaba campus on November 28-29, 2024. If you are interested in contributing to the conference, please note that paper submissions close on October 10, 2024. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity and join us this autumn! For more information, visit https://icea-conf.github.io/2024/Read more
Dr. Manabu Tsukada was invited to speak at the 1st Workshop on Cooperative Intelligence for Embodied AI, co-located with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV 2024), in Milan, Italy, on September 30th, 2024. This workshop focused on how cooperative intelligence can enhance multi-agent systems in autonomous driving and robotics. Dr. Tsukada’s presentation, titled “Cooperative Autonomous Mobility through Open Standards and Real-World Experiments,” explored how Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and Roadside Perception Units (RSPUs) are transforming autonomous mobility. By integrating open standards, his talk demonstrated how cooperative perception and maneuver coordination can significantly improve the safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicles. The workshop provided a platform for discussing the challengesRead more
We are pleased to announce that Yun Li, a second-year doctoral student, and Yuze Jiang, a first-year doctoral student, represented Tsukada Lab at the IEEE ITSC 2024 conference, held in Edmonton, Canada, from September 24 to 27, 2024. The 27th IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (IEEE ITSC 2024) serves as the flagship event of the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS), gathering researchers from around the globe to share advancements in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Yun Li’s Presentation: Yun Li presented a paper titled “Large Language Models for Human-like Autonomous Driving Decision Making: A Survey.” This research emphasizes the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs)Read more
The ITSC2024 workshop, titled “Vision Language Model Based Human-Centered Autonomous Driving”, was organized by Tsukada lab’s Prof. Naren and Prof. Javanmardi, alongside Prof. Alexander Carballo (Gifu University), and Prof. Cristina Johannes (Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria). The workshop explored the integration of vision language models (VLMs) into autonomous driving, with a focus on human factors in decision-making, safety, and interaction. The event featured five presentations, each covering unique aspects of human-centered autonomous driving technology. Summary of Presentations: Automated Vehicle Driver Monitoring Dataset from Real-World Scenarios Integrating Naturalistic Insights in Objective Multi-Vehicle Safety Framework Presenter: Enrico Del Re, Research Assistant, Johannes Kepler University Linz Enrico discussed the use of real-world dataRead more
We are excited to share that Vishal Chauhan, a Doctoral student (D1), recently presented his research at the prestigious Auto-UI 2024 conference. The presentation, titled “Transforming Pedestrian and Autonomous Vehicles Interactions in Shared Spaces: A Think-Tank Study on Exploring Human-Centric Designs,” explored innovative solutions for enhancing pedestrian and autonomous vehicle (AV) interactions using Smart Pole Interaction Units (SPIU) and external human-machine interfaces (eHMIs). The study involved 25 participants who brainstormed design solutions to improve the effectiveness, simplicity, visibility, and clarity of pedestrian-AV interactions. Key findings highlighted the preference for real-time interaction through SPIUs over eHMIs on AVs in various scenarios. However, the combined use of both SPIUs and eHMIs proved crucial for building trust in autonomous decision-making.Read more
Our lab members participated in the ITS World Congress 2024, held from September 16 to 20 at the Dubai World Trade Center. This conference gathers experts from around the world to discuss advancements in intelligent transport systems (ITS). We moderated and presented the session “SIS 38: Rationale and Validation of Cooperative Perception Services for Connected & Automated Vehicles.” The session focused on the limitations of Level 3 and Level 4 automated vehicles, which rely on onboard sensors to detect surroundings. These vehicles struggle to detect objects in blind spots or beyond sensor range. To enhance safety, cooperative perception services using V2X communication were discussed. This technology allows sharing information fromRead more
From August 12 to August 14, 2024, Dr. Alex Orsholits and Tokio Takada, M1, participated in the 2nd Annual IEEE International Conference on Metaverse Computing, Networking, and Applications (MetaCom 2024) in Hong Kong. The conference brought together researchers and professionals to share the latest progress in computing, networking, and applications for the Metaverse. It provided a valuable platform for exchanging ideas and exploring future directions in this rapidly evolving field. Dr. Alex Orsholits presented the paper titled PLATONE: An Immersive Geospatial Audio Spatialization Platform, focusing on the integration of spatial audio in urban environments through mixed reality (MR). His research explored the use of city-scale 3D geometry for audio spatializationRead more
We are delighted to announce that Ms. Chi Weiqi, a D1 student from our laboratory, received the IEEE VTS Tokyo/Japan Chapter Young Researcher’s Encouragement Award at the 2024 IEEE 99th Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2024-Spring) in Singapore. This conference, held from June 24-27, is a major event in wireless, mobile, and vehicular technology, bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government to share the latest advancements. Ms. Chi presented her paper titled “V2I Blockage Modeling and Performance Evaluation for Autonomous Driving.” Her research focuses on the challenges in vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, particularly in the context of millimeter-wave (mmWave) technology. By using an RSU-assisted system, her study addresses blockages in multi-lane scenariosRead more
The Tsukada Laboratory will exhibit the latest research outcomes from the “Internet of Realities” project at Interop Tokyo 2024, held from June 12 to 14. This year’s exhibition will feature advanced augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, specifically showcasing vision AI co-processing with the Magic Leap 2 headset. This system streams camera data to an edge co-processor for AI model execution, such as object detection and pose estimation, and reprojects the results into the user’s 3D environment. Leveraging advancements in lightweight, untethered spatial computing hardware, this approach aims to enhance real-time computer vision capabilities in mixed-reality environments. Our booth is located at stand number 4B25. There is oneRead more
We are pleased to report on our participation in the 35th IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IEEE IV 2024), held at Jeju Shinhwa World, Jeju Island, Korea, from June 2-5, 2024. This prestigious conference, sponsored by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS), brought together researchers, engineers, practitioners, and students from various sectors to discuss the latest advancements in intelligent vehicles and vehicle-infrastructure cooperation. Our laboratory was represented by Prof. Manabu Tsukada and Dr. Tao Ye presented his paper titled “Zero-Knowledge Proof of Distinct Identity: A Standard-Compatible Sybil-Resistant Pseudonym Extension for C-ITS.” The paper addresses the challenge of Sybil attacks in Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) by proposing a novel protocolRead more
Kengo Suzuki (M2) recently participated in the 2nd Workshop on Next-generation Open and Programmable Radio Access Networks (NG-OPERA), held alongside the IEEE INFOCOM 2024 conference in Vancouver, Canada. This workshop focused on the transformation of radio access networks (RAN) as we move towards 5G-Advanced and 6G technologies. Topics like the Open RAN movement, open-source software solutions, and AI’s role in network management were highlighted. Kengo presented his research paper titled “Toward B5G/6G Connected Autonomous Vehicles: O-RAN-Driven Millimeter-Wave Beam Management and Handover Management.” His work proposed a novel way to use O-RAN architecture to improve communication for autonomous vehicles, especially in challenging road scenarios. Notably, his presentation won the Best PaperRead more
Associate Professor Manabu Tsukada participated in the 6th International Workshop on Pervasive Computing for Vehicular Systems (PerVehicle 2024) held in Biarritz, France at 15th March 2024. This conference served as a platform for researchers and practitioners to discuss the evolving landscape of intelligent vehicular systems and the role of pervasive computing technologies in shaping their future. One of the highlights of the conference was Professor Tsukada’s presentation titled “V2X and Beyond: Integrating Roadside Units for Next-Level Cooperative Automated Driving.” The presentation explored the transformative potential of integrating Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and Roadside Perception Units (RSPUs) in enhancing autonomous driving capabilities. Through rigorous field tests and simulation experiments, Professor Tsukada showcasedRead more
Associate Professor Tsukada was a panelist at the Enablement for Connected Vehicles workshop at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, held in the heart of Barcelona, Spain. The event, held on the morning of February 28, 2024, brought together luminaries from industry and academia to delve deeply into the progress and challenges of connected vehicles. Enablement for Connected Vehicles Workshop Organized by Networld Europe and CCSA, the workshop aimed to provide an open information space for sharing views on current and future connected vehicles. Issues, technology trends, and standardization were discussed, leading to a comprehensive discussion on the direction of the industry. Associate Professor Tsukada joined the discussion in the sessionsRead more
The ASPIRE (Adopting Sustainable Partnerships for Innovative Research Ecosystem) project, led by Professor Hiroshi Esaki of the University of Tokyo and Professor Tarik Taleb of Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), held its kickoff meeting at RUB from February 29 to March 1, 2024. The meeting brought together researchers from both universities to discuss the project’s goals and objectives, which include developing an open digital infrastructure through the convergence of telecommunications and artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting featured technical discussions, presentations on research activities, and meetings with RUB faculty and leadership. The ASPIRE project is funded by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and is expected to run for five years.Read more
