Publications and Awards

Journal

(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., 7: 70131. https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.70131
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.
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 [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-5599748/v1]

International Conference

Refat CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM. (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 CMM, 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

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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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 CMM, 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

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

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

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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