Tariki Laboratory

When the wind blows, leaves sway, and when waves rise, boats rock.
There is an invisible force at work, but we feel as if we understand it by naming it "wind" or "waves."
However, are we truly grasping the essence of the force behind it?
"Tariki" is a force that is invisible but certainly acts.
Originally, it referred to the salvific power of Amida Buddha in Jodo Shinshu, but it can also be seen as a phenomenon that universally exists in our world.

At Tariki Laboratory, we define "Tariki" as an invisible force that acts beyond intentions and plans.
It includes elements that cannot be captured by existing logic or technology.
While it may be excluded as something uncontrollable, accepting it can also create new value.
Capturing the invisible yet certain existence of "Tariki" may deepen our relationship with the unknown and open up future possibilities.

The true nature of Tariki is still unclear, and it is not yet determined what and how to measure it.
For example, using a microphone to record sound can certainly capture audio.
However, it is a fragmented piece of information limited to sound, and insufficient to capture the full picture of the Tariki behind it.
There may be various invisible elements intertwined, such as air flow, temperature, changes in light, and even smells.
In this research, we challenged ourselves to capture this invisible force more comprehensively by combining as many diverse sensors and cameras as possible.
We employed 360-degree cameras for observing visual changes, weather sensors for measuring temperature, humidity, and pressure, hyperspectral cameras for analyzing light wavelengths, olfactory sensors for detecting smells, and ultrasonic and low-frequency microphones for capturing sounds beyond the normal audible range.
By utilizing these diverse sensors, we aim to capture elements that were overlooked in conventional singular observations and to grasp the existence of Tariki more three-dimensionally.

.trk is an extension developed independently by Tariki Laboratory to collect, store, and analyze "Tariki," an invisible mystical force, as data.
It is designed as a format to record and convert Tariki, which does not have a concrete form like traditional images or audio.
Just as JPEG compresses visual information and saves it as still images, and MP4 records video and audio with a time axis, .trk dataizes the flow and influence of Tariki, enabling analysis and application.
This allows for systematic handling of phenomena previously considered coincidental or forces beyond human recognition.
At Tariki Laboratory, we enhance the accuracy of the .trk format by utilizing various methods such as sensor technology, algorithm analysis, and integration of environmental data.
We are exploring new applications for Tariki, visualizing unknown forces, and aiming for their application in modern industries.

Tariki Encounter is a device developed to utilize .trk, calculated based on collected Tariki.
It aims to visualize and experience the influence of Tariki and is positioned as an experimental device to explore the applicability of .trk.
This time, we focus on the "preform," the prototype of a PET bottle, and attempt to incorporate .trk into the bottle forming process.
Normally, PET bottles are mass-produced through blow molding using molds, but this device is designed and manufactured as a free blow molding device that maximizes the use of .trk and allows for experiencing its changes without using molds.
In this device, parameters such as heating temperature, air volume, and rotation angle are reflected with .trk data, experimentally attempting a process different from conventional standardized molding methods.
This aims to observe the influence of Tariki on shape changes and explore unknown possibilities.
We will continue to develop Tariki Encounter as a device that deepens the use of .trk and explore its application to new industrial technologies.