Research overview

At our laboratory, we are committed to advancing research and education toward the realization of intelligent robots that enhance and expand human creativity. Our vision is to contribute to a society where everyone has the freedom to pursue their goals—supported by a rich array of technological options tailored to diverse needs and lifestyles.

To achieve this, we focus on developing intelligent robotic systems that can seamlessly augment human physical and cognitive functions across various real-life settings—from mobility and caregiving to collaborative work and creative expression. We believe that robots should not replace human abilities, but rather act as enablers—tools that empower individuals to do more, imagine more, and become more.

By integrating expertise in mechanical design, AI, control engineering, and human–robot interaction, we aim to create practical and transformative robotic solutions that bridge the gap between humans and machines. Through our research, we seek to inspire a future in which intelligent robots are not just machines, but trusted partners in expanding the boundaries of human potential.

Our lab is dedicated to developing intelligent robots that enhance human physical and cognitive capabilities. We aim to build a society where everyone can pursue their goals creatively and independently. By integrating mechanical design, AI, and human–robot interaction, we explore technologies that allow robots to support people in daily life. Through research and education, we strive to create robots that collaborate and co-evolve with humans across various real-world environments.

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News

Oct/21/2025 Dr. Jayant Unde was awarded IEEE RAS Japan Joint Chapter Young Award at The 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025).

Sep/29/2025 Our paper on the study of An Open-Source Platform for Dexterous Robotic Surgical Manipualtion and Learning received the Best Poster Presentation Award at workshop on open-source hardware in the era of robot learning at 2025 Conference on Robot Learning (CoRL2025).

Oct/1/2024 Dr. Tadayoshi Aoyama, our former Associate Professor, has been promoted to Professor in the Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering.

Jun/1/2024 Dr. Yaonan Zhu, our former designated assistant professor, has moved to the University of Tokyo.

Aug/31/2023 Our paper on the study of Single Actuator Tendon Driven Two Finger Linkage Gripper with Strong Pinch and Adaptable Cylindrical Grasp received the Best Paper Award at the RO-MAN 2023.

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