An independent research lab based in Osaka
Nervroid Lab is an independent lab in Osaka where Nao Miura carries out research and development. We work on Character Alife: research that builds the mechanisms of life from the inside, toward a character with a mind.
Nervroid is a research project that aims to realize a being we can live alongside. Through the Mio prototype, we explore the connections between body, experience, and memory, and the words and actions that arise from them.
The current stage, and what this site offers
We are at the stage of developing and evaluating a prototype. This site introduces the direction and thinking of the research. It is not a page offering a finished product to the public.
The site shows development captures of Mio’s 3D prototype. They show how she appeared at the time of capture, not her state in real time. Please ask us individually about demos or joint evaluation.
Start from what interests you
For research and development support, we welcome support for continued development and for production and evaluation environments. For technical cooperation, you can talk to us about implementation, evaluation, surrounding tools, feedback on the experience, and more.
We also welcome joint research, exhibitions, experience design, and research advice or introductions. Even if your plan is not yet concrete, tell us the area you are interested in. Conditions for participation and what can be made public are discussed case by case.
How to reach us
Choose the topic closest to your interest under “Topic” in the contact section of the home page to create an email with a subject line and a short template. Please review and edit it in your mail application before sending.
Our address is contact@nervroid.com. A line about your area of interest and what you would like to discuss is enough. Pressing the email button on the site never sends anything automatically.
This note introduces our research approach. It does not report individual experimental results or unpublished technical specifications.