Introduction: Cybernetic Avatar
摘要
The chapter discusses the potentially revolutionary impact of Cybernetic Avatars (CAs) as a new medium of communication, liberating individuals from physical limitations and enabling them to work more freely. Through CAs, people with disabilities and the elderly will gain new opportunities for social engagement. Moreover, we envision a more inclusive society where humans coexist with robots and AI, fostering diversity and collaboration. The chapter also explores the transformative initiatives of our JST Moonshot R&D Goal 1, and the social and ethical considerations inherent in a society in which CAs and humans are integrated.