ITTC in Optimal Ageing and RIKEN AIP Joint Hybrid Seminar

Title: ITTC in Optimal Ageing and RIKEN AIP Joint Hybrid Seminar on Human-Robot Interaction and Digital Health in Dementia Care: Joint Insights from Australia and Japan

Japan and Australia are both experiencing rapid population aging, making digital technologies and robotics increasingly important in dementia care and prevention. This seminar aims to introduce research and initiatives from each country in the fields of Human–Robot Interaction (HRI) and Digital Health, providing a space to share perspectives and deepen understanding of approaches in Japan and Australia.

Venue: Online

Date and Time: September 30, 2026, 13:00-15:30 (JST) / 14:00-16:30 (AEST)
Co-organized with: Monash University

Program

JST / AEST
13:00 / 14:00 Prof. Dana Kulić ( Monash University)
Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering / Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Monash University / Professor
Title: Welcome

Presentations

13:05 / 14:05 Prof. Yen Ying Lim ( Monash University)
Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University / Professor
Title: Detecting the Undetectable: Digital and Passive Approaches to Preclinical Cognitive Decline
13:30 / 14:30 Prof. Mihoko Otake-Matsuura ( RIKEN AIP)
Title: Cognitive Behavioral Assistive Technology for Cognitive Health and Well-being
13:55 / 14:55 Dr. Kazumi Kumagai ( RIKEN AIP)
Title: Exploring how Older Adults Behave towards Robots and how Robots Should Adapt in Turn
14:20 / 15:20 Panel Q&A **
**15:00 / 16:00 Informal Discussion and Virtual Networking