A Platform for Digitalizing Knowledge of Regional Communities

JST CREST(Strategic Basic Research Programs) "Creation of System Software for Society 5.0 by Integrating Fundamental Theories and System Platform Technologies"

• Research Title：A Platform for Digitalizing Knowledge of Regional Communities
• Research Director: Professor Hirozumi Yamaguchi(Specialization: Information and Communication, Sensing Infrastructure Technology)
• Main Collaborators:Professor Keishin Inaba, Graduate School of Human Sciences (Specialization: Disaster Prevention, Cooperation in Times of Disaster, and Religion), Associate Professor Keita Arai, Kindai University, Faculty of Economics (Specialization: Regional Economy and Society Analysis).
• Duration:2021 October ~ 2027 March(5 years and 6 months)
• Research Goal: Realizing an information infrastructure that securely shares and utilizes various AIs developed locally, such as AI for disaster evacuation support, among different regions.
• A dedicated website: https://crest.mc.net.ist.osaka-u.ac.jp/index_en.html

Abstract

In this research, we aim to digitial transformation ("DX") the "knowledge" and "data" of local communities, securely share, and utilize them in the Society 5.0 era. We are designing and developing the foundational software "TASK/OS5（Transformation, Adaptation and Sharing of Knowledge for Open Society5.0）" for this purpose, exploring the information and communication technologies necessary for its realization.
Specifically, we are constructing methodologies for safely utilizing data and AI models, including "personal data" obtained in individual regions, in other regions. We will formally demonstrate the security of these methodologies. Additionally, we seek to implement features that make it easier for local seniors to participate in the system. Through demonstration experiments in disaster response and traffic improvement in the region, we will showcase the effectiveness of these methodologies.

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