We are conducting research activities ① and ② based on human movement science and robotics!
① Research to understand and enhance human sensorimotor performance through human-robot interaction
② Research to create autonomous robots with excellent skills and intelligence and apply them to medicine and industry
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Understanding altered motor control and performance after impairment
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Understanding superior motor control and performance in sports
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The science of motor learning and training
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Therapeutic technologies for motor recovery
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Assistive technologies for motor enhancement
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Research into the improvement of the level of autonomy of medical robots through the algebraic reproduction of the decision-making processes of medical professionals
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Research using industrial robot technology to develop a high-precision positioning control method for medical robots
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Research on endoscopic image processing to extract the surgeon's intention for the realization of autonomous medical robots
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Research on high-precision manipulation of various grasped objects through the interaction between the structure of a soft robotic hand and visual control
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Research on the Automation of Diverse Tasks through Robotic Systems
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Joint research with Matsui Lab, Osaka Electro-Communication University: rehabilitation and healthcare technologies using XR and various stimuli
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Research
English version is currently under construction. The following contents are written in Japanese.
Research to understand and enhance human sensorimotor performance through human-robot interaction (Hirai Group)
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Understanding altered motor control and performance after impairment
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Understanding superior motor control and performance in sports
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The science of motor learning and training
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Therapeutic technologies for motor recovery
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Assistive technologies for motor enhancement
Research to create autonomous robots with excellent skills and intelligence and apply them to medicine and industry (Nishikawa and Mori Group)
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Research into the improvement of the level of autonomy of medical robots through the algebraic reproduction of the decision-making processes of medical professionals
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Research using industrial robot technology to develop a high-precision positioning control method for medical robots
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Research on endoscopic image processing to extract the surgeon's intention for the realization of autonomous medical robots
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Research on high-precision manipulation of various grasped objects through the interaction between the structure of a soft robotic hand and visual control
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Research on the Automation of Diverse Tasks through Robotic Systems
Joint research with Matsui Lab, Osaka Electro-Communication University
Laboratory History
Apr 1968 – Mar 1990 : Arimoto Lab (PI: Prof. Suguru Arimoto)
Apr 1990 – Mar 2018 : Miyazaki Lab (PI: Prof. Fumio Miyazaki)
Apr 2018 – Mar 2019 : Robotics and Mechatronics Lab
Since 1st Apr 2019 : Human Motor Control and Human Enhancement Lab
(Nishikawa Lab)