Kakimoto:

When it comes to 'movement', there are facets that shouldn't be replaced. Even as technology continues to change, some users will always want the physicality of pressing buttons and turning a steering wheel. In regards to those desires, we are interested in only changing the look of how they are met, but the desires themselves are unlikely to change much. You mentioned the character yelling out as they flipped a switch and something like that might just change into something else.

Akatsu:

You mean something will appear to replace that action?

Kakimoto:

The flipping of the switch won't change, but maybe the method, the yelling part, that might change.

Akatsu:

I wonder how the kids of the future will play pretend. (Laughs) It's amazing to think that our current experience of physicality could someday disappear.

Kakimoto:

It's like how just a few years ago, you didn't have the touch screens like you have with smartphones. Due to that development, you no longer have to include certain parts that you had to turn, or manipulate like a dial. When it comes to your car, however, there are situations where it's much easier to turn a dial instead of touching a screen. So, though changes are made to some elements of the physicality, there are some elements that just won't change. Our job is to recognize which is which.

Akatsu:

I see.

Kakimoto:

We are constantly considering usability and safety factors. We always have to have an understanding of why each piece has to be in the place we put it and what we can and can't change. This is reflected in how we put together the new AV receiver series.