SUBJECT OF RESEARCH

Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG１Five Key FactorsSocial Acceptance

This sub working group develops a case book to contribute to growing social acceptance of smart-city technologies through case studies on processes and factors affecting local communities in acceptance.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Karasawa Kaori (The University of Tokyo) and Kaji Tadashi (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG１Five Key FactorsData Policy

This study examines the ideal method of data utilization in smart cities and presents research on the formulation of guidelines based on specific use cases. Additionally, the study provides an evaluation of the ideal method for the development of data rules in Japan and overseas, with regard to smart cities in general, and research toward the recommendations of the same.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Watanabe Toshiya（The University of Tokyo） and Matsuoka Hideyuki, Dr.Sci.（Hitachi）］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG１ Five Key FactorsLiving Lab

This sub working group demonstrates and implements at a real field a human-centred approach for data platform, which is the key to a smart city.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Suzuki Kei (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG１ Five Key FactorsHuman Resource Development

This study will focus on initiatives for developing human resources capable of utilizing existing professional expertise and for promoting networking, under the umbrella of the theme; smart city.

[Leaders of the research：Osaki Shin, Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Matsuoka Hideyuki (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG１Five Key FactorsCity Assessment Based on QoL

This sub working group proposes evaluation metrics on smart city's projects, establishing the method to evaluate from quality of life, QoL, in urban environment.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Suzuki Kei (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG１Five Key FactorsData Infrastructure Ecosystem

Towards implementing a Society 5.0-type smart city this sub working group specifies and realises their business models and an industrial structure for business sustainability.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Kaji Tadashi (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG2 Implementation ProcessSmart City Implementation Process

This sub working group studies and promotes implementation processes of a Society 5.0-type smart city and its points towards sustainability, investigating future urban surroundings.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Furuya Soichi (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG3 Social Implementation of Urban ServicesCitizen Dialogue for Data-driven Cities

Towards unique and sustainable urban development on the local city, this sub working group develops a mechanism for data-driven urban planning resulting in supporting future-proven urban service creation.

[Leaders of the research：Osaki Shin (The University of Tokyo) and Furuya Jun (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG3 Social Implementation of Urban ServicesGlobal Activities of Data-driven Urban Planning

Through developing global network this sub working group promotes frameworks and knowledge that our project has developed, accelerating collaborations with global sites.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Furuya Soichi (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG3 Social Implementation of Urban ServicesValue Creation-type Infrastructure Management

This sub working group develops a management system for infrastructure and utility's assets to realise local virtuous circle by providing residential services with increased social and environmental value and reducing maintenance costs towards sustainable social infrastructure.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Makihara Izuru (The University of Tokyo) and Tanimoto Koichi (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase2(2020-2022)
WG3 Social Implementation of Urban ServicesSmart Aging

Towards super-aging society, this sub working group makes use of artificial intelligence and realizes happy, all-generation inclusive, symbiotic, and "co-creative" communities to enhance social participation and life-long independence.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Iijima Katsuya (The University of Tokyo) and Naono Ken(Hitachi)］

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Field：ENERGY
Energy

The ideal form of energy system, particularly electric power systems that support data-driven society in Society 5.0 will be studied. The “Vision Goals”(proposals) of electric power systems which support Society 5.0 will be shared at the same time as efforts will be made to resolve technology challenges, policy, and system challenges which have been identified.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Yoshimura Shinobu (The University of Tokyo), Matsuoka Hideyuki (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase1(2017-2019)
Urban policy and evaluations/implementation of “Society 5.0”

A vision will be built to realize Society 5.0 aligned with the UN SDGs, UN NUA, and global warming countermeasure projects.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Deguchi Atsushi (The University of Tokyo) and Matsuoka Hideyuki (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase1(2017-2019)
Big data/knowledge-intensive systems

In order to improve and balance the overall optimization of urban systems and individual QoL (Quality of Life), this project introduces methods to transform data of urban activities into values by integrating data processing, accumulation, and transmissions.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Sadahiro Yukio (The University of Tokyo) and Kaji Tadashi (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase1(2017-2019)
Decarbonization/next generation energy systems

We aim to develop a novel energy management system to realize super energy efficient cities and buildings through intensive operational management procedures, which lead to decarbonization.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Akashi Yasunori (The University of Tokyo) and Suzuki Kei (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase1(2017-2019)
Heathy aging society/age-friendly society implementation model

Provide for an aging society with a falling birth rate and support the working generation to promote a healthy society that remains close to people.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Iijima Katsuya (The University of Tokyo), Naono Ken and Hisamitu Toru (Hitachi)］

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Field：HABITAT Phase1(2017-2019)
Regional development/data driven planning

An information infrastructure to stimulate the economy, taking advantage of characteristics of a region will be built to support sustainable community planning.

[Leaders of the research：Professor Hato Eiji (The University of Tokyo) and Furuya Jun (Hitachi)］

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