We Matter - わたしたちマテリアル

xlab Showcase 2025

東京大学 筧康明研究室 成果発表会

We Matter - わたしたちマテリアル

2025.2.8 (Sat) - 10 (Mon)

展覧会・研究発表トークイベント


ABOUT

The Yasuaki Kakehi Laboratory (xlab) at the University of Tokyo, led by Professor Yasuaki Kakehi from the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies, will host the xlab Showcase 2025 "We Matter" to present this year's research outcomes, prototypes and artworks. The event will take place from February 8 (Sat) to February 10 (Mon) 2025, in Room 13BC (1st floor), Faculty of Engineering Building No. 2, at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus. The showcase will feature a three-day exhibition, and on February 9 (Sun), a one-day-only poster presentation and panel talk session with guest speakers.
The theme, "We Matter", explores the concept of humanity as an integral part of the systems interwoven by matter, seeking to situate us within a cohesive cycle. In an era transitioning from an "Ego(centric)" worldview—where humans dominate and exploit nature—to an "Eco(centric)" perspective—which emphasizes coexistence and co-creation with nature—xlab intends to foster a balanced relationship with matter through technology. We aim to propose a unique Material Experience that illuminates the materiality of ourselves. This theme also serves as a response to the question posed by the theme of xlab Showcase 2020 "What's the Matter?".
With members across disciplines presenting on Material Experience Design which transcends the boundaries of engineering, art, design, humanities and social sciences, this event aspires to extend the reach of xlab’s activities, provoke vibrant discussions, and inspire a multitude of new ideas.


EXHIBITION

2025.2.8 (Sat) - 10 (Mon)  12:00-19:00 (JST)

From February 8 (Sat) to February 10 (Mon), we will be exhibiting our work in Room 13BC (1st floor), Faculty of Engineering Building No. 2, at the University of Tokyo’s Hongo Campus, the University of Tokyo iii. No reservation required.

showcase teaser01 showcase teaser02

上: 左から Braided Crawlies(西原 由実+筧 康明)、 Living Lens(大平 麻以+金澤 政宜+森田 崇文+ウ クアンジュウ+岩瀬 英治+筧 康明)、月待てば 潮はかないぬ(鈴木 英倫子)、 with me(真田 将太朗)

下: 左から CryoScapes(李 佳宝 + 江 子淵 + ウ クアンジュウ + 筧 康明)、FiberDrops(黒澤 知香+森田 崇文+筧 康明)、Wavy(ウ クアンジュウ+筧 康明)、Single-Stroke Sensors(佐倉 玲+筧 康明)

1段目: (左) Braided Crawlies(西原 由実+筧 康明)、(右) Living Lens(大平 麻以+金澤 政宜+森田 崇文+ウ クアンジュウ+岩瀬 英治+筧 康明)

2段目: (左) CryoScapes(李 佳宝 + 江 子淵 + ウ クアンジュウ + 筧 康明)、(右) FiberDrops(黒澤 知香+森田 崇文+筧 康明)

3段目: (左) 月待てば 潮はかないぬ(鈴木 英倫子)、 (右) with me(真田 将太朗)

4段目: (左) Wavy(ウ クアンジュウ+筧 康明)、(右) Single-Stroke Sensors(佐倉 玲+筧 康明)


TALK & RESEARCH PRESENTATION

2025.2.9 (Sun)  13:00 - 17:30 (JST)

Research presentations by students and a talk event will be held on on Sunday, March 10, 13:00 - 17:30 at the Faculty of Engineering Bldg.2 the University of Tokyo iii. The event is in-person only. Please note that the exhibition hall will be closed during the talk event (2/9 16:00-17:30). The talk event will be in Japanese. For more information about the event, please visit Peatix and register for the event.

Part1: Research Presentation

13:00-15:20

ラボメンバーによる研究発表を、前半(13:05-14:05)と後半(14:20-15:20)に分けて行います。
前半と後半は発表内容が異なります。

Part2: Talk Event

16:00-17:30

登壇者:
内田 まほろ
筧 康明
久納 鏡子


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キャンパスマップ:http://www.iii.u-tokyo.ac.jp/access