UNIST and the University of Tokyo Explore the Future of Mobility in Joint Workshop

  • UNIST Design and Tokyo University’s DLX Research Lab collaborate on a visionary workshop.
  • Students envision the impact of 6G technology on future mobility, with one concept set for prototyping in Tokyo.

On July 26, UNIST Design hosted a collaborative workshop with the DLX Design Lab from the University of Tokyo. Themed “Ubiquitous Navigation / Beyond 5G,” the workshop aimed to explore the future of mobility powered by emerging 6G technologies.

Participating students during the introductory session

The event combined UNIST Design’s expertise in education with DLX Design Lab’s research capabilities, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to innovation. Over three days, Federico Trucchia and Yssane Yeo, lead researchers from DLX, guided UNIST students through a series of discussions and design exercises under the question: “How Will Future Mobility Evolve with 6G Technology?”

Imagining the Future of 6G-Powered Mobility

Thirty students participated in the workshop, brainstorming and conceptualizing how 6G could revolutionize mobility. Through creative exploration and prototyping exercises, they developed ten forward-thinking mobility concepts aimed at integrating 6G into real-world applications. Among these ideas, one was selected to be transformed into a working prototype at the University of Tokyo.

Design process

“The workshop was a great opportunity to explore concept design in the context of 6G and ubiquitous systems,” said Bertha Barrera and Lee Da-bin, graduate students in UNIST Design. “We learned how prototyping and presentation play a crucial role in effectively communicating design concepts.”

Eun-ho Kim, an undergraduate student, also shared their experience: “This workshop helped me understand the process of developing and refining design concepts in a collaborative environment. It also highlighted the importance of clearly conveying ideas to others.”

Some of the design outcomes

A Continued Partnership for Innovation

The DLX research lab at the University of Tokyo was established to bridge scientific advancements with real-life applications. With a team of over 30 design experts from nine countries, the lab has successfully carried out more than 40 research projects since 2017. This collaboration with UNIST marks another step toward fostering innovative research at the intersection of design and emerging technologies.

Through ongoing partnerships, UNIST Design continues to lead the way in future-driven research, exploring how design can shape and adapt to technological advancements in mobility and beyond.