Human Mechatronics Laboratory

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About our Lab.

Research summary

Robots and intelligent mechanical systems that work closely with people are expected to play an active role in making homes, offices, factories, welfare sites, etc.It is important for such mechatronic systems to function smartly and safely, matching the characteristics of the user or target and faithfully reflecting their intentions.

For this reason, in our laboratory, we are studying mechanisms and control methods that improve operability based on human behavior and characteristics, targeting mechatronic systems that directly interact with people and coordinate and support their lives and work. Through these efforts, we aim to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by improving the quality of daily life and work while reducing the burden on the environment.

Specifically, we will create prototypes such as power assist robots and personal agent robots, and through analysis of human characteristics based on movement and biological signals, we will work to establish control methods that improve their operability and affinity with people. Furthermore, we are putting effort into creativity education using robot contests as themes.

Research field

• Research subject: Robots and mechanical systems that cooperate and support people in their daily lives and work through direct contact with people.

  • Personal mobility, power-assisted mobile robots, work/life support robots, personal agent robots, wearable mechatronics, etc.

• Research goals and approach: A three-pronged approach aimed at achieving user-friendliness

  • new mechanism

  • Intelligent and control methods

  • Application of human biological signals

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