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A01

Envy of Rodents:
Exploration of envy generative modules by whole-brain activity measurements

　The objective of this research is to elucidate the brain activity dynamics that occur specifically in comparative situation of the self and others, rather than simple neuronal response to an offending stimulus. To this end, brain-wide activation mapping and simultaneous multiregional activity measurement of the emotional core network will be conducted.

Principal Investigator

Atsushi KASAI

Professor
Nagoya University, Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

Co-Investigator

Hiroshi NOMURA

Professor
Nagoya City University, Graduate School of Medical Sciences

A02

Envy of Non-Human Primates:
Information processing mechanisms of comparison core module between self and others

　Elucidation of neural mechanisms playing a key role to generate envy from the understanding of situations between self and others. This research involves the creation of envy generative targets applicable to non-human primate individuals and extensive use of large-scale multiregional activity measurement methods, including emotional core regional networks.

Principal Investigator

Atsushi NORITAKE

Assistant Professor
National Institute for Physiological Sciences, Department of System Neuroscience, Division of Behavioral Development

Co-Investigator

Masakazu AGETSUMA

Senior Researcher
Institute for Quantum Life ScienceAssociate Professor (concurrent)
National Institute for Physiological Sciences

A03

Envy of Robots:
Construction of integrated models using envy generative modules

　Develop social emotions models that incorporate functional modules based on neuroscientific findings proposal of functional hypotheses using simulations. Evaluation of interactions between humans and robots with social emotions models implemented, and development of robots capable of natural communication.

Principal Investigator

Chie HIEIDA

Assistant Professor
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Graduate School of Science and Technology

Co-Investigator

Hirokazu TANAKA

Professor
Tokyo City University, Faculty of Information Technology

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