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Peer Review Journal
Peer Review Journal
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto, M., Tanaka, R. et al. Foundational Mechanisms of Visual-Perception Control in Cyborg Insects Using UV Stimulation. J Bionic Eng (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42235-026-00971-1 [ Experiment Videos ]
Ariyanto, M., Zheng,X.,Tanaka, R.,Refat, C.M.M.,Morishima, K. (2026).Biohybrid Navigation through Real-Time Terrain Recognition and Natural Climbing in Cyborg Insect. Device, Cell Press. DOI: 10.1016/j.device.2026.101277
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto, M., Yamamoto, K. et al. Perception-driven control strategy for bio-intelligent cyborg insect. Robomech J 13, 16 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40648-026-00344-7
(Cover Page) Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto, M., Tanaka, R., Yamamoto, K. and Morishima, K. (2025), Autonomous Navigation of Bio-Intelligent Cyborg Insect Based on Insect Visual Perception. Adv. Intell. Syst. 2400838. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202400838
Ariyanto, M., Zheng, X., Hirota, N., Tanaka, R., Refat, C.M.M., Yamamoto, K., Morishima, K. (2025) .Biohybrid Behavior-based Navigation with Obstacle Avoidance for Cyborg Insect in Complex Environment. Soft Robotics. DOI: 10.1089/soro.2024.0082
Refat, C.M.M. 2025. A Deep Learning-Based Approach for Emotion Classification Using Stretchable Sensor Data. Journal of Intelligent Communication. 4, 1 (Mar. 2025), 74–86. DOI:https://doi.org/10.54963/jic.v4i1.961.
Ariyanto, M., Refat, C.M.M., Yamamoto, K., Morishima, K. (2024). Feedback control of automatic navigation for cyborg cockroach without external motion capture system. Heliyon, Vol. 10, Issue 5, pp. e26987, DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26987
Ariyanto, M., Refat, C.M.M., Hirao, K., Morishima, K. (2023). Movement Optimization for a Cyborg Cockroach in a Bounded Space Incorporating Machine Learning. Cyborg Bionic Systems, Vol. 4, pp. 0012, DOI: 10.34133/cbsystems.0012
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto, M., Hirao, K., Yamamoto, K., Morishima, K. (2023). Locomotion Control and Analysis of the Cyborg Cockroach Movement for Obstacle Avoidance Task Using Teleoperation Technique. International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation. DOI: 10.1504/IJMA.2023.10059462
Ariyanto, M., Refat, C.M.M., Zheng, X., Hirao, K., Wang, Y., Morishima, K. (2022). Teleoperated Locomotion for Biobot between Japan and Bangladesh. Computation, Vol. 10, Issue 10, pp. 179. DOI: 10.3390/computation10100179
Refat, C.M.M., Azlan, N.Z. (2021). Stretch Sensor-Based Facial Expression Recognition and Classification Using Machine Learning. International Journal of Computational Intelligence and Applications, Vol. 20, Issue 2, pp. 2150010. DOI: 10.1142/S1469026821500106
Refat, C.M.M., Azlan, N.Z., Nordin, A.N. et al. Facial Expression-Driven Rehabilitation Robotics: A Machine Learning Approach with Stretchable Sensors, 09 December 2024, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5599748/v1]
Bio-Intelligent Cyborg Insect
The cover image features a Bio-Intelligent Cyborg Insect (BCI) guided by non-invasive ultraviolet (UV) stimulation. A lightweight wireless backpack and UV helmet enable real-time feedback control based on the insect’s natural sensory perception, achieving autonomous navigation in complex environments. This work highlights the integration of biological intelligence with engineered systems for advanced biohybrid robotics. More details can be found in article 10.1002/aisy.202400838 by Keisuke Morishima and co-workers.
International Conference
International Conference
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Hirao K, Yamamoto K, Morishima K.,"Advancing Biohybrid Insect Robot (BIR) Locomotion Control Through Non-Invasive Mechanical Stimulation". IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems,2024, pp. 200-206, Nagoya, Japan. (Oral)
Zheng X, Ariyanto M, Refat, C.M.M., Morishima K. "Thermoelectrically Induced Thermal Stimuli in Madagascar Hissing Cockroach". IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2024, pp. 213-217, Nagoya, Japan.
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Morishima K. “Insect Perception: A Key to Advancing Bioinspired Cognitive Robotics”, Workshop on Cognition across species: from nature to robotic application, ICRA 2024, Yokohama, Japan. (Oral)
Refat, C.M.M., Aryyanto M, Yamamoto K, Caforio A, Morishima K. (2023). Cyborg Insect Perception Classification Using Machine Learning. 2023 International Conference on Machine Learning and Cybernetics, Napier Building, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, July 9–11. (Oral)
Ariyanto M, Refat, C.M.M., Yamamoto K, Morishima K. (2023). Human Part Recognition for Intelligent Cyborg Insect Using an Extremely Low-Resolution Thermopile Array Sensor . 19th International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand, August 26–30. (Oral)
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Yamamoto K, Morishima K. (2023). Multi-Cyborg Insect-Linked Formation for Object Transportation. 2023 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA), Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, pp. 588–593. DOI: 10.1109/ICMA57826.2023.10215744.
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Hirao K, Morishima K. (2022). Cyborg Cockroaches Can Be Commanded to Play Soccer. 2022 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science (MHS), Nagoya, Japan, pp. 1–6. DOI: 10.1109/MHS56725.2022.10091974.
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Hirao K, Morishima K. (2022). Experimental User Interface and Control System of Teleoperated Biobots Explorer Between Bangladesh and Japan. 2022 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation (ICMA), Guilin, Guangxi, China, pp. 520–525. DOI: 10.1109/ICMA54519.2022.9856121. (Oral)
Refat, C.M.M., Azlan NZ. (2019). Deep Learning Methods for Facial Expression Recognition. 2019 7th International Conference on Mechatronics Engineering (ICOM), Putrajaya, Malaysia, pp. 1–6. DOI: 10.1109/ICOM47790.2019.8952056. (Oral)
Alam T, Refat, C.M.M.. (2018). Design and Implementation of a Secured Enterprise Network Using Dynamic Multipoint VPN with HSRP Protocol. 2018 International Conference on Innovations in Science, Engineering and Technology (ICISET), Chittagong, Bangladesh, pp. 367–371. DOI: 10.1109/ICISET.2018.8745601. (Oral)
Refat, C.M.M., Tarek R.H, Rashid S.Z, Gafur A. Design and Performance Investigation of Campus Area Network (CAN) Based on Different Routing Protocols, 5th international conference on natural sciences and technology (ICNST'18), Asian University for Women, Bangladesh. (Oral)
Domestic Conference
Domestic Conference
Refat C. M. M., M. Ariyanto, R. Tanaka, K. Yamamoto, N. Hirota, and K. Morishima, "Wearable Ultraviolet (UV) Helmet for Steering Cyborg Insect Movement" Proc. JSME Annu. Conf. Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), vol. 2024, Session ID 1A1-T03, Dec. 2024, pp. 1A1-T03. DOI: 10.1299/jsmermd.2024.1A1-T03.
Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Yamamoto K, Caforio A, Morishima K. (2023). Human-Environment-Insect Robot (HEIR) Interaction Machine Learning Model for Cyborg Insects Perception Classification. 41st Annual Conference of the Robotics Society of Japan, Sendai International Center, Miyagi, Japan, September 12.
Refat, C.M.M., Hirao K, Ariyanto M, Morishima K. (2023). Biohybrid Robot Behavior Control by Mechanical Stimulation. Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2023, Nagoya International Conference Center, Aichi, Japan, June 30.
Hirota N, Refat, C.M.M., Ariyanto M, Wang Y, Morishima K. (2023). Self-organizing interface layer construction between cells and artificial exoskeleton in insect cyborgs using biological adaptive capabilities . Proc. JSME Annu. Conf. Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec)ID 2P1-F13,p. 2P1-F13, 2023.
Refat, C.M.M., Tanaka, R., Ariyanto, M., Yamamoto, K., Morishima, K. Decoding Insect Sensory Perception to Establish the Foundation of an Insect-in-the-Loop Robotics Paradigm.
Thesis
Thesis
Refat, C.M.M. (2021). Machine Learning-Based Facial Expression Recognition Using Stretchable Strain Sensors for Rehabilitation Systems. Master’s Thesis, Kulliyyah of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Refat, C.M.M. (2018). Design and Performance Evaluation of a Campus Network Based on Different Routing Protocols. Bachelor’s Thesis, Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, International Islamic University Chittagong.
News and Media
News and Media
The University of Osaka Press Release — “Cyborg Insects Steered by UV Light”- May 2025
Featured in The University of Osaka’s official research news portal, highlighting our work on UV-based visual control of cyborg insects for bio-intelligent robotics. (Link)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun — “Cyborg Cockroaches Controlled by Vibration” – 2024
Featured in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, this article highlights our development of a cyborg cockroach system utilizing mechanical vibration for non-invasive control. (Link)
Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun — “The University of Osaka Remotely Controls Cyborg Cockroach from 4,000 km via Cloud” -2022
HONORS AND AWARDS
04/26 University Nominee, Schmidt Science Fellows 2027, The University of Osaka (1 of 2 selected university-wide)
11/24 Best Presentation Award, IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, November 2024
06/23 Best Presentation Award, Robomech 2023 Conference, The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
08/24 Best Student Paper Award, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICMA 2022)
11/20 Bronze Award, Master Thesis Kulliyyah of Engineering Research, Innovation, and Commercialization Exhibition
11/17 2nd Place - ICSET Project Show Competition, International, Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh
10/15 3rd Place - Inter-University Robot Fight Competition, Tech Fest 2015, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh
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