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Is it possible to socially implement the AI-equipped tank "Tachikoma" from the anime "Ghost in the Shell"?

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The existence of robots in science fiction has had a great impact on many people. One of them is the Japanese sci-fi manga/anime Ghost in the Shell, which was popular in the 1990s and still has a strong following today. A live-action version of the movie is currently being produced in Hollywood, and the making-of video of the trailer has been released online and is becoming a hot topic. In the Ghost in the Shell series, a small multi-legged thinking tank "Tachikoma" appears. At "Maker Faire Tokyo 2016", makers who challenged to create designs, garage kits, robots, etc. related to this Tachikoma gathered and talked about the current situation and challenges of manufacturing using science fiction, as well as future prospects.

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Born in 1962 in Tokyo. He graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Denki University. Engaged in research and development of servo motors and sensors for about four years at the research institute of an industrial robot manufacturer. After that, he joined ASCII. After working as a deputy editor in the Weekly ASCII editorial department, he became independent as a freelance writer in 2002. He writes articles for websites and magazines, mainly in the fields of robots, networks, and enterprises. His major publications include "To what extent can Kikai replace people?" "Such.

Makers involved in Ghost in the Shell S.A.C.'s "Tachikoma"
What should be the relationship between writers and designers and makers who are trying to create derivative works?
In order to implement robots like Tachikoma in society
If the secondary creation becomes feedback on the original

Ghost in the Shell Makers involved in S.A.C.'s "Tachikoma"

Few people who are fans of science fiction anime do not know "Ghost in the Shell". This work is a science fiction manga drawn by Masamune Shirow in 1989, and was made into an anime by Mamoru Oshii. Set in a near-future Japan with a cyberpunk worldview, this is a story depicting the activities of the public security police organization "Public Security Section 9" led by main character Motoko Kusanagi. The Tachikoma that appears in the anime "Ghost in the Shell STAND ALONE COMPLEX" (henceforth referred to as "Ghost in the Shell S.A.C.") is a robot-like autonomous multi-legged tank, but it also embodies a "humanizing machine". As a thinking-type communication robot equipped with artificial intelligence, it is very popular among many manufacturers and has become a target for secondary creations. Mr. Reo Matsumura, the representative of karakuri products, who served as the moderator, is known for producing a 1/10 scale Tachikoma using stereolithography 10 years ago, which was adopted as an official promotional robot. This year, he started the Tachikoma Realize Project, which aims to implement communication robots in society based on Tachikoma. Currently working with DMM.com, Kainai Kogyo and others to create a 1/2 size Tachikoma, which has been adopted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as part of the 2016 Robot Introduction Demonstration Project. Mr. Kenji Teraoka, who has worked on numerous works as an animation mechanic designer, is famous for his work on mechanical designs such as the Tachikoma of the Ghost in the Shell S.A.C. series and Mobile Suit Gundam 00. Musuke, the sculptor who has been scratching the Tachikoma from the beginning and producing garage kits, is also a familiar figure in hobby magazines. Team Partmaton, consisting of three members, a student and an adult, was fascinated by Tachikoma and created a 1/5 scale model as a secondary creation. This mini Tachikoma reproduces a part of the interior and exterior, and the joints can be operated, allowing movement close to the original. We also plan to install tracking with a laser range finder, face recognition with a camera, voice recognition, and remote control functions with WiFi. Team Aobayama Giken, a duo who have experienced technical college Robocon/RoboCup and who graduated from the same graduate school, are currently building the thinking tank "Logicoma" that appears in "Ghost in the Shell Arise". This secondary creation model uses a Raspberry Pi as the control board, and can talk, move its legs, and run. Currently, based on the information from the camera and microphone, they are also developing a system that can be operated with a head-mounted display.

What should be the relationship between writers/designers and makers who are trying to create derivative works?

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At the beginning of the discussion, Mr. Matsumura said, ``Original writers send out science fiction, which is received by consumers. Among them, there are many who disseminate information themselves,” he analyzes the current situation. On top of that, he said, ``By sharing the learnings of robots that have been embodied from science fiction with Makers, we may be able to understand the current issues.'' asked the speakers. In the original anime, there are many points that are not actually told about the details of the characters. Therefore, it is necessary to imagine the details and form them while complementing them. For example, when it comes to how to make the Tachikoma's pod (head), it is necessary to devise ways to make it as an actual model while following the original design. The common opinion of the speakers was that "It depends on how the makers see things, but it's important to look at the animation in the play and strike a balance that doesn't spoil the image that the fans have as much as possible." . As more and more people supplement their images and create derivative works, more variations will appear. If they also have a positive influence on the original, the situation may become more interesting. Another problem that cannot be avoided is "the relationship and relationship between the rights holders who created the original and the makers who create the derivative works" (Mr. Matsumura). Mr. Musuke says, ``For the garage kits sold at the Wonder Festival, the executive committee of the organizer asks the publishers to give permission so that they can sell them.'' Regarding this point, Mr. Teraoka said, "As a creator, I'm happy that Makers enjoys creating secondary creations. I don't mind if it interferes with my business, but I think it's good to do it within the scope of my hobby. When it occurs, it is important to properly contact the publisher, etc." If we keep these rules and commit to original works, the number of people who create derivative works will increase, and the Makers that send out new works and their communities will also be activated. It seems to be a hint to boost the industry, have a positive impact on the creator side, and improve the relationship between the two as a whole. There are also environmental changes. In the old days, there were only a few magazines when it came to presenting works. "However, we are now in an era where anyone can easily send information via the Internet. I also send information on my website," says Musuke about his activities. Mr. Muramatsu, who was influenced by Mr. Musuke's homepage in real time, said, "Many makers can see the information of creative activities, and the next new work like Ghost in the Shell will be born. There is also potential,” he said. Team Aobayama Giken also commented, "We were sending out videos in real time as we were making Logicoma. The purpose of the release was, of course, to let others know about it, but by posting it, we got a lot of comments, which was helpful. It also increases the motivation to create works.” [Next page] To implement robots like Tachikoma in society

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