Create, Test, Show
R&D, field trials, and communication drive the future of human-robot coexistence.
About HuRoC
HuRoC (Human-Robot Commons) is a co-creation platform for experimenting with and building a future where humans and robots live, work, learn, and interact together.
Thinking of robots as something we all consider, use, and nurture together — that is the future commons HuRoC envisions.
Ota City as a Hub
Making Ota City the hub for humanoid usewear development and outreach.
Collaborative Platform
Government, academia, and industry co-create a society of human-robot coexistence.
HuRoC's 3 Domains
Culture & Entertainment
Making human-robot interaction accessible and enjoyable through play and art, giving society meaning and narrative
Society & Life
Exploring new roles for robots where daily life and public services intersect — education, healthcare, caregiving, homes, and cities
Industry & Work
Experimenting with sustainable economic activity and human-robot collaboration through innovation in production, services, and work
Program Overview
- Consortium Collaboration
- Partnering with the Ota AM Project to align local government, universities, and companies.
- AM × Ota City
- Fusing Ota City's manufacturing base with additive manufacturing (AM) to advance social deployment from prototyping through mass production.
- Key Message
- "Making Ota City the hub for humanoid usewear development and outreach."
Leadership & Structure
- Digital Hollywood University / O2U Inc. (Representative: Hiroyuki Hoshino)
- Local manufacturers: AMX, Ota City
- Secretariat: SIGMAXYZ
Ota AM Project
Led by Professor Takayoshi Nakano of Osaka University, the consortium advances AM standardization and deployment through real-world validation.
HuRoC's 3 Pillars
01
Create (R&D)
Custom fabrication for field testing — hands, jigs, mobility components — powered by advanced 3D printing technology.
02
Test (Field Trials)
Producing real-world experiments that fuse living spaces, robotics, and service design.
03
Show (Communication)
Event- and tour-based outreach. HuRoC EXPO 2026 scheduled for July 17.
FAQ
What is HuRoC?
Short for Human-Robot Commons, HuRoC is a co-creation platform for experimenting with and building a future of human-robot coexistence.
What does "Commons" mean?
It reflects the idea that robots are something we all consider, use, and nurture together — a shared public resource rather than owned by any single entity.
What domains does HuRoC cover?
We work across three domains: Culture & Entertainment, Society & Life, and Industry & Work.
What are the core pillars?
Our three pillars are Create (R&D), Test (field trials), and Show (communication).
What is AM (Additive Manufacturing)?
A process that fabricates objects layer by layer from 3D data, also known as 3D printing.
How can I get involved?
Contact us at info@huroc.org. We welcome companies, research institutions, municipalities, and individuals.
Partner with HuRoC
We welcome organizations interested in collaboration and joint projects. Contact us to explore possibilities.