Research

Advanced Intelligence

Nonlinear Science Laboratory

Hiroki Takada Professor
Yuki Sato Assistant Professor

As a fundamental science for human and artificial intelligent systems, we focuse on the nonlinear science which is known as a new paradigm in physics.

Biosignaling Laboratory

Tatsuya Asai Associate Professor

We study brain activity using glucose imaging and calcium imaging techniques. Currently, we are investigating the neuroprotective effect against environmental stress.

Computational Intelligence Laboratory

Jousuke Kuroiwa Professor
Yuya Matsuda Assistant Professor

In our laboratory, we investigate mechanisms about intelligent systems based on physical and mathematical methods, and develop them.

Human Learning System Laboratory

Masazumi Katayama Associate Professor

Our research objective is to understand cognition, action and its learning mechanism in the human brain that realizes a highly-developed information processing.

Advanced Informatics and Machinery

Our laboratory conducts research on assistive technologies for people with disabilities. We comprehensively analyse big data such as behavioural information obtained from sensors installed in living spaces, learning information during social skills training and biometric information when solving psychological tasks. We then estimate the cognitive and behavioural characteristics of the people to be supported, and use artificial intelligence to derive suitable support plans.

Intelligence Modeling Laboratory

Tomohiro Odaka Professor

We observe the complex human intellectual activities, and try to construct models of the intelligence. We also use the models of human intelligence to explore ways to make computers smarter.

Robotics Laboratory

Tomohide Naniwa Professor

The technology called “control” is responsible for connecting the robot’s brain and body. Robotic manipulators and robotic hands that mimic human arms and hands are governed by nonlinear dynamics strongly influenced by nonlinear forces such as centrifugal force. We are working on the development of intelligent control technology with learning and adaptive functions.

Interactive Robotics Laboratory

Yasutake Takahashi Professor
Satoki Tsuichihara Senior Assistant Professor

Regarding the interaction between humans and environments and robots, we focus on behavioral learning, development, and evolution of robots, as well as emergence and imitation learning of cooperative behavior, achieving “human symbiosis systems” that can coexist and utilize with humans.

Advanced Materials Innovation Monozukuri Laboratory

Eiichi Shoji Associate Professor

We are working to create unique technologies in several domains. For example, we are developing (a) advanced functional materials and nanomaterials in materials science and (b) polymer actuators (also referred to as artificial muscles) in energy-related chemistry. In the field of music information engineering, we are developing (c) the MUSICROBOT as a percussion instrument performance system for inclusive human and robot contribution in music. Furthermore, we are developing (d) a system that assists disabled people in joining music ensembles, called “BarrierFreeMusic.” Moreover, we are developing (e) nonpowered-radios of HOOPRA (Hoop-shaped Radios) in the field of communication engineering, (f) radio wave generators in the field of energy harvesting engineering for harvesting broadcasting radio waves, and (g) a system to protect cities from heavy rains and flooding via innovative “Tanbo Dam” in the field of smart agriculture.

Intelligent Robot Laboratory

Kanji Tanaka Associate Professor

The primary focus of our research is robot vision. We conduct research on artificial intelligence and computer science for robots to visually recognize themselves and their surroundings using artificial eyes.

Innovative Optical Measurement System Laboratory

Motoharu Fujigaki Professor

In our laboratory, we are researching and developing innovative optical measurement systems as future robot sensing technology. We are creating new methods and proposing novel optical measurement systems. We are trying to develop the world’s fastest, most accurate, and most useful 3D shape measurement and displacement/strain distribution measurement of structures systems using optical method and image analysis. Furthermore, we are applying them to intelligent and easy-to-use measurement systems and inspection robots, etc. Our research outcomes are widely used in society, including robotics fields, experimental mechanics fields, non-destructive testing fields, infrastructure sensing fields, civil engineering fields, factory automation fields, aerospace, medical and apparel fields.