MHS'99

1999 International Symposium on Micromechatronics and Human Science

The 10th Anniversary

Nov. 24-26, 1999

Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute

- Towards the New Century -

Final Program

Cosponsored by

City of Nagoya, Nagoya Urban Industries Promotion Corporation, The Chubu Industrial Advancement Center, Nagoya University, Chubu Science & Technology Center, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers , Robotics Society of Japan, Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Research Committee on Micromechatronics, Technical Committee on Micro-Mechanisms of Japan Society of Precision Engineering

　

in Cooperation with

Chubu Bureau of International Trade & Industry of MITI, Micromachine Center, Federation of Micromachine Technologies, Aichi Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture, Nagoya Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chubu Economic Federation, Nagoya Junior Chamber

　

November 24 (Wed.)

10:00-10:30   Opening Ceremony

Keynote Lecture     Hall

Chairperson: T. Fukuda, Nagoya University

10:30-11:30    Collaboration between Industry and University

Dr. Toshiaki Ikoma, TI Japan Ltd., Japan Plenary Lecture     Hall

Chairperson: T. Fukuda, Nagoya University

11:30-12:30    Recent Trend of Piezoelectric Actuator Developments

Prof. Kenji Uchino, Pennsylvania State University, USA 12:30-14:00    Lunch

Plenary Lectures    Hall

Chairperson: K. Ikuta, Nagoya University

14:00-15:00    Chemical Processing and Properties of Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Ceramics

Prof. Shin-ichi Hirano, Nagoya University, Japan 15:00-16:00    Integrated Sample Preparation Systems for Miniaturized Biochemical Analysis Systems Prof. A. Bruno Frazier, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA 16:00-16:30   Coffee Break

Plenary Lecture    Hall

Chairperson: S. Sugiyama, Ritsumeikan University

16:30-17:30    Mechatronic Micro Devices

Dr. Frank Michel, Institute of Microtechnology Mainz, Germany 17:40-19:00   Reception Party

　

November 25 (Thur.)

Invited Lecture     Conference Room 1

Chairperson: K. Sato, Nagoya University

9:10-10:00     Challenge to Micro/Nano Manipulation Using AFM

Prof. Hideki Hashimoto, University of Tokyo, Japan 10:00-10:20    Coffee Break

Technical Sessions

Session A-1: Micro/nano-manipulation and Control     Conference Room 1

Chairpersons:

F. Arai, Nagoya University
T. Nakamura, Tokyo Metropolitan University

10:20-10:40     Stochastic Dynamics of Molecular Machine: It's Nanomachine Which is Based on Nyquist Theory

H. Matsuura, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Japan, I. Fujimasa,

K. Mabuchi, K. Imachi and M. Nakano

 10:40-11:00     Application of Atomic Force Microscopy to an Encoder M. Shimodaira, A. Torii and A. Ueda, Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan 11:00-11:20     Contact Motion Control of a Micro Operation Hand T. Nakamura, Y. Kogure and K. Shimamura, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Japan 11:20-11:40     Bio-Micromanipulation (Micro Tri-axial Force Sensor and Bilateral Control) F. Arai, Nagoya University, Japan, T. Sugiyama, A. Kawaji, P. Luangjarmekorn,

T. Fukuda and K. Itoigawa

 11:40-12:00     A Model for Operating Spherical Micro Objects Q. Zhou, P. Kallio, Tampere University of Technology, Finland, Heikki N. Koivo, F. Arai, T. Fukuda Technical Sessions

Session A-2: Microfabrication, Material, and Property I     Conference Room 2

Chairpersons:

S. Sugiyama, Ritsumeikan University
A. B. Frazer, Georgia Institute of Technology

10:20-10:40     Study on Fabrication of Sub-micron Structures for MEMS Using Deep X-ray Lithography

H. Ueno, N. Nishi and S. Sugiyama, Ritsumeikan University, Japan 10:40-11:00     3-dimensional Micromachining of PTFE Using Synchrotron Radiation Direct Photo-etching N. Nishi, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, T. Katoh, H. Ueno and S. Sugiyama 11:00-11:20     Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics of Poly-silicon Film Deposited by A New LPCVD Using Lamp Heating T. Ueda, Central Engineering Co., Ltd., Japan, K. Kuribayashi and S. Hasegawa 11:20-11:40     Evaluation of Strength Property of HAp - Tyranno Fiber Composite by Flexural Test and Process of Sintering Condition K. Yagi, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Health Sciences, Japan, M. Tokuda,

K. Suzuki and T. Yoshidome

 11:40-12:00     Design of Functional Hydrogel and Evaluation of its Material Properties K. Yagi, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Health Sciences, Japan, M. Tokuda,

T. Yoshikawa and Y. Ichiminami

 12:00-13:10    Lunch

Technical Sessions

Session B-1: Microrobot     Conference Room 1

Chairpersons:

I. Hayashi, Tokyo Institute of Technical
N. Kawahara, Denso Corporation

13:10-13:30     Frequency Modulation Velocity Control of Multiple Cybernetic Actuators for Two-lead-wire Drive

M. Nokata and K. Ikuta, Nagoya University, Japan 13:30-13:50     LAMAlice : A Mini Mobile Robot for Planetary Exploration M. Freese, M. Kaelin, J-M. Lehky, G. Caprari, T. Estier and R. Siegwart,

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

 13:50-14:10     Development of an Artificial Fish Microrobot S. Guo, Kagawa University, Japan, T. Fukuda and K. Oguro 14:10-14:30     In-Pipe Wireless Micro Locomotive System H. Nishikawa, T. Sasaya, T. Shibata, T. Kaneko, N. Mitumoto, S. Kawakita

and N. Kawahara, DENSO CORPORATION, Japan

 14:30-14:50     Screw Principle Microrobot Passing Steps in a Small Pipe T. Yamaguchi, NEC Corporation, Japan, I. Hayashi, N. Iwatsuki and K. Morikawa 14:50-15:10     Improvement of Characteristics of In-Pipe Micro Robot L. Sun, P. Sun, L. Lian, X. Qin and Z. Gong, Shanghai University, P.R.China Technical Sessions

Session B-2: Microfabrication, Material, and Property II    Conference Room 2

Chairpersons:

O. Tabata, Ritsumeikan University
Y. P. Kathuria, Laser X Co., Ltd.

13:10-13:30     The Design and Synthesis of Magnetic Ultra-fine Poly-Sacharide Particles

K. Yagi, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Health Sciences, Japan, M. Tokuda,

T. Kobayashi and T. Kishita

 13:30-13:50     Study of XeF2 Pulse Etching Using Wagon Wheel Pattern K. Sugano, Ritsumeikan University, Japan 13:50-14:10     Excimer Laser Processing in Nano-Technology Y. P. Kathuria, Laser X Co. Ltd., Japan 14:10-14:30     Movable microstructures made by two-photon three-dimensional microfabrication S. Maruo and K. Ikuta, Nagoya University, Japan 14:30-14:50     3D Microstructuring of Glass Using Electrochemical Discharge Machining (ECDM) V. Fascio, R. Wuetrich, D. Viquerat, H. Langen and H. Bleuler,

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland

 14:50-15:10     In Situ Measurement and Micromachining of Glass R. Wuetrich, V. Fascio, D. Viquerat, H. Langen and H. Bleuler,

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland

 15:10-15:30     Coffee Break

Technical Sessions

Session C-1: Round Table Discussion on Micro Robot Maze Contest     Conference Room 1

Chairpersons:

H. Ishihara, Kagawa University
K. Takeuchi, Gifu Technical High School
15:30-16:20     "Technical Break through for Micro Robots"

    Introduction and History of International Micro Robot Maze Contest

H. Ishihara, Kagawa University, Japan

    Micro Wable Motor for Micro Mobile Robot

C. Stefanini, Scuola Speriore S'Anna, Italy

    Trial to Micro Mobile Robot Contest From High School

K. Takeuchi, Gifu Technical High School, Japan

    Micro Mobile Robot "Alice"

M. Freese, Swiss Federal Instituteof Technology Lausanne(EPFL), Switzerland

16:20-16:50     Micro Robots Demonstration

Technical Sessions

Session C-2: Microcomponents and Microdevices I     Conference Room 2

Chairpersons:

S. Sugiyama, Ritsumeikan University
V. Grosser, Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration(IZM)

15:30-15:50     A Design and Production Framework for Modular Microsystems

V. Grosser, Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration (IZM),

Germany, M. Schuenemann, B. Michel and H. Reichl

 15:50-16:10     Thermal Analysis of Fingerprint Sensor Having a Microheater Array J. Han, T. Kadowaki, K. Sato and M. Shikida, Nagoya University, Japan 16:10-16:30     Personal Identification System with Fingerprint T. Fukuda, F. Arai, J. Tsuruno and K. Itoigawa, Nagoya University, Japan 16:30-16:50     A New Piezoresistive High Pressure Sensor Utilizing Combination of Three-axis Normal Stress Components T. Toriyama, K. Sawa, Y. Tanimoto and S. Sugiyama,

Ritsumeikan University, Japan

 17:00-17-30    Explanation of Exhibit

17:40-19:00     Beer Party

　

November 26 (Fri.)

Invited Lecture    Conference Room 1

Chairperson: F. Arai, Nagoya University

9:10-10:00     Preparation and Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

Prof. Yahachi Saito, Mie University, Japan 10:00-10:20    Coffee Break

Technical Sessions

Session D-1: Microcomponents and Microdevices II     Conference Room 1

Chairpersons:

V. Grosser, Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration(IZM)
A. Torii, Aichi Institute of Technology

10:20-10:40     Fabrication of Micromotors Using LIGA Process

S. Takimoto, Ritsumeikan University, Japan, R. Kondo, K. Suzuki and S. Sugiyama 10:40-11:00     Development of a Planar Type Micro Electro Magnetic Distance Sensor Using High Aspect Ratio Photoresist and Its Application X. Ding, K. Kuribayashi and T. Hashida, Yamaguchi University, Japan 11:00-11:20     Structure of Microrobots Using Electromagnetic Actuators A. Torii , T. Koyanagi and A. Ueda, Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan 11:20-11:40     Optical Micro Energy and Information Transmission System H. Ishihara, Kagawa University, Japan, and T. Fukuda 11:40-12:00     Improvement of Sensing and Actuating Property of Parallel Beam Gyroscope H. Sato, Nagoya University, Japan, F. Arai, T. Fukuda, K. Itoigawa and Y. Tsukahara Technical Sessions

Session D-2: Measurement and System Control     Conference Room 2

Chairpersons:

K. Tomiyama, Aoyama Gakuin University
A. Khoukhi, Institute d'informatique USTHB

10:20-10:40     Fire Flame Detection Algorithm Using a Color Camera

H. Yamagishi and J. Yamaguchi, Sogo Keibi Hosho Co., Ltd., Japan 10:40-11:00     Analysis of Left Ventricular Wall Locus Tracing and Motion by Optical-Flow Using MRI K. Yagi, Tokyo Metropolitan University of Health Sciences, Japan, M. Tokuda, Y. Sawaki, T. Inaba, A. Yamamoto and K. Sekioka 11:00-11:20     Distributed Behavior Arbitration Network: An Autonomous Control Architecture for Humanoid Robots M. Shimizu, T. Furuta and K. Tomiyama, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan 11:20-11:40     Fuzzy-Neural Based Adaptive Stochastic Petri Netsmulti-Agent Strategy for Biped Motion Control A. Khoukhi and L. Khoukhi, Institut d'Informatique USTHB, Algeria 12:00-14:00     Lunch

14:00-             Laboratory Tour

                        Nagoya University

                        1, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
November 23 (Tues.)

International Micro Robot Maze Contest

Location: Nagoya Congress Center

Conference Room 131 ? 134

Chairperson: K. Kosuge, Tohoku University

13:00-15:00     Preliminaries        Category 0: Teleoperated Micro Racer

                                                    Category 1: Teleoperated Mountain Climbing Micro Robots

                                                    Category 2: Wireless Autonomous Mobile Robots

15:00-15:30     Coffee Break

15:30-16:30     Finals                   Category 0: Teleoperated Micro Racer

                                                   Category 1: Teleoperated Mountain Climbing Micro Robots

                                                   Category 2: Wireless Autonomous Mobile Robots

16:30-16:50     Break

16:50-17:20     Closing

　

Symposium Information

　

Exhibition         :Micromechatronics Display (November 24th ?26th at Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute)

Language            :English (simultaneous interpretation is available on November 24th)

Registration Fee :20,000 yen includes Proceedings and others (10,000 yen for students)

Conference Site :Nagoya Congress Center (November 23rd)

                                1-1, Atsuta-nishimachi, Atsuta-ku, 456-0036, Japan Tel: +81-52-683-7711

 
            [Take subway Meijo Line (for Nagoyako), get off at “Hibino” Station, or

            take subway Meijo Line (for Aratamabashi), get off at “Nishi Takakura” Station.

        :Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute (November 24th ? 26th)

            3-4-41, Rokuban, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, 456-0058, Japan Tel: +81-52-661-3161

            [Take subway Meijo Line (for Nagoyako), get off at “Rokubancho” Station.

 For registration, please contact: The Chubu Industrial Advancement Center

    Nagoya Sakae Building 10F, 5-1 Buhei-cho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0008, Japan

    Tel: +81-52-961-7650 Fax: +81-52-961-7670

 For information regarding the Symposium, please contact: Secretariat, MHS’99

    c/o Inter Group Corporation

    Sakae East Building 4-2-7, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, 460-0008 Japan

    Tel: +81-52-263-6261 Fax: +81-52-263-6298 E-mail: convention-ngo@intergroup.co.jp

 For information regarding Exhibition, please contact: Nagoya Urban Industries Promotion Corporation

    2271-130, Anagahora Shidami Aza Ohoaza, Nagoya, Aichi 463-0003 Japan

    Tel: +81-52-736-5680 Fax: +81-52-736-5685

 For information regarding International Micro Robot Maze Contest, please contact: Hidenori Ishihara, Kgawa University

    Tel: +81-87-832-1696 Fax: +81-87-832-1658 E-mail: ishihara@eng.kagawa-u.ac.jp

Yasuhisa Hasegawa, Nagoya University

    Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603 Japan

    Tel: +81-52-789-2717 Fax: +81-52-789-3909 E-mail: yasuhisa@mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp

 General Chair, MHS’99 Prof. Toshio Fukuda, Nagoya University

    Tel: +81-52-789-4478 Fax: +81-52-789-3115 E-mail: fukuda@mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp

 Home page: MHS Symposium;http://www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp/mhs/

Maze Contest; http://www.mein.nagoya-u.ac.jp/maze/

Acknowledgments

We wish to thank the following for their contribution to the success of this conference: