Research Outline
Creating truly useful products
In recent years, the problem of aging has become more serious, especially in developed countries, and Japan is a super-aging society with the highest aging rate in the world.
As a result, the decline in mobility associated with aging affects daily life in an increasing number of situations.
Development of a gait-assist robot that can be guided to normal gait
We are developing a wearable robot that guides the user to a normal gait based on functional anatomy to improve QOL (quality of life) in the future. We also conduct gait analysis and gait simulation analysis using 3D motion analysis equipment, treadmills, and plantar pressure measurement equipment.
For prevention of falls of the elderly
Development of balance measurement shoes
We are developing balance measurement shoes for the prevention of falls of elderly people indoors, using the relationship between the center of gravity balance and the supporting base surface during walking.
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For nursing and care support
Development of Smart Devices
In collaboration with the Faculty of Human Nursing, hospitals, and nursing homes, we are developing a smart device for back pain prevention for nurses and caregivers suffering from back pain. We are also developing an ergonomics-based low back burden analysis algorithm.
For Medical Imaging
Development of an automated musculoskeletal tracking algorithm
We are developing AI-based imaging algorithms that can automatically track the musculoskeletal system to diagnose abnormalities during locomotion such as walking.
Using Residual Functions of Forearm Amputees
Development of an active prosthetic hand
We are developing an active prosthetic hand that uses the weight of an amputee's forearm to improve the operation of a conventional active prosthetic hand.
We are developing an active prosthetic hand that uses the dead weight of an amputee's forearm to improve operation.
We are developing the mechanism using 3D CAD.
For Disaster Relief Assistance
Development of a Small Mobile Self-Sustaining Robot
We are developing a robot that can automatically detect obstacles and move to its destination in an environment where people cannot enter, such as a disaster site.
Support for the Severely Hearing Impaired
Development of Smart Glasses
We are developing smart glasses for people with severe hearing loss to help them avoid danger in an emergency by visually communicating sound information.
Development of next-generation mobility
We are developing next-generation mobility systems for people with physical disabilities with the goal of realizing a society in which everyone can get around without any inconvenience.
In addition, we are conducting research on wheelchair assistance, image analysis, and various other topics.
research facilities
Three-dimensional motion analyzer
Made in Optitrack
Made in Japan
FLEX3
3D printer
Made by RICOH
RAISE3D
Pro2
3D printer
Made of PP3DP
UP・Plus2
Plantar pressure measuring device
Made by RS SCAN
Footscan
Measuring Treadmill
Made by DAIKOU
DK-1533AC
Myoelectric potential measuring device
Made by Oizaka Denshi
P-EMG Plus
Ultrasonic instrumentation for locomotor analysis
Made by Sigmax
pocket echo
miruco
