Tokyo, Meguro Ward
Alternative Machine Inc. is a company challenging the social application of theories and information technologies born from “Artificial Life (ALife)” research. Rather than pursuing optimization and efficiency, we explore new technological approaches embodying life-like qualities—autonomy, adaptability, affection, familiarity, and presence— with the mission to install life-like qualities into everything.
Alternative Machine is challenging a new concept called “Life AI.” While AI agents that automatically perform tasks have developed rapidly in recent years, most remain tools for human efficiency. This project develops foundational technologies toward realizing “Life AI”—AI that sets its own goals and acts autonomously. Life AI holds the potential not only to replace human work, but also to work and consume on its own, participating in social and economic activities as a member of society. This is expected to foster a new relationship where humans not only delegate tasks to AI, but also provide services for AI. This will expand economic spheres and lay the foundation for a symbiotic society where humans and AI collaborate.
| Representative |
Atsushi ShōsenCompleted the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo. Doctor of Philosophy. Conducts research in the field of artificial life on themes related to autonomy, agency, and open-endedness. Aims to implement artificial life in society by integrating theories of artificial life and AI with technologies such as digital fabrication and blockchain. Also participates as an engineer in the creation of numerous artworks and system development. |
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| Company Name | Alternative Machine Inc. |
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| Representative Name | Atsushi Shōsen |
| Address | Komaba Open Laboratory 405 4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo |
| Official Site and Social Media |
Official Website @alter_machine_ | X (Twitter) note |
| Founding Date | June 1, 2017 |
| Awards |
【Awards and Honors (Principal Investigator: Masumori)】 2024 ALIFE2024 International Conference Best Poster Award 2018 ALIFE2018 International Conference Beyond AI Award 2018 Japan Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI) Annual Conference Outstanding Presentation Award 2017 SWARM2017 Best Paper Award Finalist 2013 SIGGRAPH2013 ACM Student Research Competition 2nd Place |
