Run-Carriers of the Olympic Torch: For Whom Do They Sprint? (5) Akito Goto: "A Society Built on the Foundation of Dreams Fulfilled by Robots"

Run-Carriers of the Olympic Torch: For Whom Do They Sprint? (5) Akito Goto: "A Society Built on the Foundation of Dreams Fulfilled by Robots"

Akito Goto, an assistant manager at Toyota's Frontier Research Center, has been selected as an Olympic torchbearer for Tokyo 2020. Goto, who joined Toyota in 2007, has been instrumental in robot development projects such as 'Winglet' and 'Welwalk.'

Goto's selection was based on the strength of his motivation. His motivation was significantly influenced by the birth of his daughter in December 2018, leading him to consider what he could do for society and for people other than himself.

Goto views the Olympic Torch Relay as an opportunity to deliver a message about the importance of technology in supporting people with disabilities or impairments. He believes that the use of robots can help people with disabilities or impairments to be more independent and take on more challenges.

Goto has been practicing running with a Human Support Robot partner for the Olympic Torch Relay. For Goto, being a torchbearer is not just symbolic; it is also an opportunity to promote his message and practice running with his Human Support Robot partner.

Goto was involved in discussions to use robotics technology to support operations during the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. The robots developed for Tokyo 2020 will provide services to spectators in wheelchairs at the Olympic Stadium, the main venue for both games.

Goto's participation in the Olympic Torch Relay is intended to inspire people with disabilities or impairments to take on new challenges. The services aim to provide a new 'remote working paradigm' where people at Toyota Loops can communicate with guests in wheelchairs and remotely operate Human Support Robots at the Olympic Stadium.

Goto hopes to help create a future where dreams can be achieved with the help of robots. He sees running with a robot as a symbol of the potential future where technology and human collaboration can enable new experiences.

Goto is working with Toyota Loops, a subsidiary of Toyota where people with disabilities or impairments work, to develop services for the Olympics. He was chosen as a torchbearer based on the strength of his motivation to create a society where everyone can realize their dreams.

Unfortunately, the search results do not contain information about the name of Goto's colleague who trained with him for the Olympic torch relay journey.

Goto's role in the Olympic Torch Relay is not just symbolic; it is a testament to his dedication to using technology to support people with disabilities or impairments and his desire to inspire others to take on new challenges.

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