Design Research Institute

Kota NEZU

ProfessorA creative communicator and designer. Established znug design, inc. after working at Toyota Motor Corporation. Developed various projects, including the electric motorcycle ‘zecOO,’ the soft-surfaced micro mobility ‘rimOnO,’ the humanoid heavy machinery ‘JINKI,’ the autonomous patrol robot ‘cocobo,’ the family robot ‘LOVOT,’ THERMOS mobile mug ‘JNL,’ Tamiya Mini 4WD, among others.

Recent Topics of Interest:
How can mobility and robotics contribute to community development?
Motto in Research or in Life: Communication = Creation
Hobby / Holiday: I like anything that has tires! :)