All papers published in ROBOMECH Journal from 2014 to 2017 are categorized into 16 academic fields below.

 

Academic Field

 

1. Modeling and Design

2. System Integration

3. Actuators and Sensors

4. Intelligent Control

5. Artificial Intelligence

6. Machine Learning

7. Robotics

8. Manufacturing

9. Motion Control

10. Vibration and Noise Control

11. Micro/Nano Devices and Optoelectronics Systems

12. Automotive Systems

13. Applications for Extreme and/or Hazardous Environments

14. Human-Robot Interaction

15. Medical Robot

16. Other Applications

 

 

1. Modeling and Design

Optimization of orifice position in particle-exciation valve for proportional flow control

Daisuke Hirooka, Tomomi Yamaguchi, Naomichi Furushiro, Koichi Suzumori, Takefumi Kanda

Research Article, 4:25

 

Modeling and control of electroadhesion force in DC voltage

Taku Nakamura, Akio Yamamoto

Research Article, 4:18

 

Optimization of the flexural rigidity of a concentric pipe used in transmitting rotation for arc-shaped forceps

Satsuya Noda,Toshio Takayama, Toru Omata

Research Article, 4:11

 

Influence of trunk structure on posture transition from quadrupedalism to bipedalism

Takashi Takuma, Wataru Kase

Research Article, 4:09

 

Development of an Actuation System Based on Water Jet Propulsion for a Slim Long-Reach Robot

Jose Antonio Silva Rico, Gen Endo, Shigeo Hirose, Hiroya Yamada

Research Article, 4:08

 

GPU-accelerated surgery simulation for opening a brain fissure

Kazuya Sase, Akira Fukuhara, Teppei Tsujita and Atsushi Konno

Research Article, 2:17

 

Shoulder joint contact force during lever-propelled wheelchair propulsion

Makoto Sasaki, Dimitar Stefanov, Yuki Ota, Hiroki Miura and Atsushi Nakayama

Research Article, 2:13

 

Estimation of the Friction Force during the Needle Insertion using the Disturbance Observer and the Recursive Least Square

Yuta Fukushima and Kiyoshi Naemura

Research Article, 1:14

 

2. System Integration

Complementary human detection and multiple feature based tracking using a stereo camera

Gakuto Masuyama, Takehiro Kawashita, Kazunori Umeda

Research Article, 4:24

 

Remote radioactive seed-loading device for permanent brachytherapy of oral cancer with Au-198 grains

Mukau Sato, Yukari Saito, Toshio Takayama, Toru Omata, Hiroshi Watanabe, Ryoichi Yoshimura, Masahiko Miura

Research Article, 4:23

 

Methods for quantitative studies of seafloor hydrothermal systems using 3D visual reconstructions

Adrian Bodenmann, Blair Thornton, Ryota Nakajima

Research Article, 4:22

 

Unitization for Portability of Emergency Response Surveillance Robot System  - Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Deployment of the JAEA-3 Emergency Response Robot at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants -

Shinji Kawatsuma, Ryuji Mimura, Hajime Asama

Development Report, 4:06

 

Approach Function Study for Concierge-type Robot by Model-Based Development with User Model for Human-Centred Design

Yoshinobu Akimoto, Eri Sato-Simokawara, Yasunari Fujimoto, Toru Yamaguchi

Research Article, 3:26

 

B-PaDY: Robot Co-Worker in a Bumper Assembly Line

Jun Kinugawa, Akira Kanazawa, Kazuhiro Kosuge

Development Report, 3:23

 

Mobile robotic cart development to support Home Oxygen Therapy patients - Study on handling interface for mobile robotic cart similar to wheeled walker -

Masatsugu Iribe, Naoto Maeta, Gen Endo, Toshio Takubo, Mineko Ohira, Tetsuya Kinugasa

Development Report, 3:14

 

Design of a passive, iso-elastic upper limb exoskeleton for gravity compensation

Ruprecht Altenburger, Daniel Scherly and Konrad S. Stadler

Research Article, 3:12

 

Concept Proposal and Experimental Verification of a Sidewalk Supporting System Utilizing a Smartphone

Shin-yo Muto, Yukihiro Nakamura, Hideaki Iwamoto, Tatsuaki Ito and Manabu Okamoto

Research Article, 3:05

 

Surmounting obstacles by arm maneuver for unmanned power shovel

Peshala G Jayasekara and Hitoshi Arisumi

Research Article, 2:15

 

Social Interactive Robot Navigation based on Human Intention Analysis from Face Orientation and Human Path Prediction

Photchara Ratsamee, Yasushi Mae, Kazuto Kamiyama, Mitsuhiro Horade, Masaru Kojima and Tatsuo Arai

Research Article, 2:11

 

Assessment of Local Muscle Fatigue by NIRS - Development and Evaluation of Muscle Suit -

Yoshiki Muramatsu and Hiroshi Kobayashi

Research Article, 1:19

 

Washing operation of a road surface washing mechanism for decontaminating radioactive substances

Mitsuru Endo, Mai Endo and Takao Kakizaki

Research Article, 1:13

 

Development and evaluation of a system to assess the effect of footwear on the in-shoe plantar pressure and shear during gait

Manabu Takano, Hiroshi Noguchi, Makoto Oe, Hiromi Sanada and Taketoshi Mori

Research Article, 1:04

 

Resource Investigation for Kichiji Rockfish by Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Kitami-Yamato Bank off Northern Japan

Yuya Nishida, Ura Tamaki, Tomonori Hamatsu, Kenji Nagahashi, Shogo Inaba and Takeshi Nakatani

Development Report, 1:02

 

3. Actuators and Sensors

Motion-blur-free Video Shooting System based on Frame-by-frame Intermittent Tracking

Idaku Ishii, Michiaki Inoue, Yuji Matsumoto, Takeshi Takaki

Research Article, 4:28

 

Optimization of orifice position in particle-exciation valve for proportional flow control

Daisuke Hirooka, Tomomi Yamaguchi, Naomichi Furushiro, Koichi Suzumori, Takefumi Kanda

Research Article, 4:25

 

Contamination-free non-contact wettability assessment system

Nobuyuki Tanaka, Yoshihide Haruzono, Hiromitsu Nasu, Yuki Nakanishi, Junko Takahara, Akane Awazu, Yo Tanaka

Development Report, 4:21

 

Wearable finger pad deformation sensor for tactile textures in frequency domain by using accelerometer on finger side

Shogo Okamoto, Shunsuke Sato, Yoichiro Matsuura, Yoji Yamada

Research Article, 4:19

 

Modeling and control of electroadhesion force in DC voltage

Taku Nakamura, Akio Yamamoto

Research Article, 4:18

 

Force sensor utilizing stiffness change of shape-memory polymer based on temperature

Kazuto Takashima, Hiroki Kamizono, Makoto Takenaka, Toshiharu Mukai

Research Article, 4:17

 

Jam-Free Gear-Clutch Mechanism for Load-Sensitive Step Transmission in Robotic Joint

Maroay Phlernjai, Toshio Takayama

Research Article, 4:16

 

Development of a rotational meshing actuator for in-home life support systems

Mai Endo, Mitsuru Endo, Takao Kakizaki

Development Report, 4:04

 

Development of Friction Free Controller for Electro-hydrostatic Actuator Using Feedback Modulator and Disturbance Observer

Sho Sakaino, Toshiaki Tsuji

Research Article, 4:01

 

Configuration of Redundant Drive Wire Mechanism Using Double Actuator Modules

Tam Nhat Le, Hiroki Dobashi, Kiyoshi Nagai

Research Article, 3:25

 

Interaction force estimation on a built-in position sensor for an electrostatic visuo-haptic display

Taku Nakamura, Akio Yamamoto

Research Article, 3:11

 

Tongue Interface Based on Surface EMG Signals of Suprahyoid Muscles

Makoto Sasaki, Kohei Onishi, Dimitar Stefanov, Katsuhiro Kamata, Atsushi Nakayama, Masahiro Yoshikawa, Goro Obinata

Research Article, 3:09

 

Development of a gas/liquid phase change actuator for high temperatures

Hiroki Matsuoka, Koichi Suzumori and Takefumi Kanda

Research Article, 3:01

 

Remote Temperature Monitoring Device using a Multiple Patients-Coordinator Set Design Approach

Cheng S Chin, W Atmodihardjo, Lok Woo and Ehsan Mesbahi

Development Report, 2:04

 

Move-it: a paperclip-shaped sensing and actuating system for sticky notes

Kentaro Yasu, Kathrin Probst, Maki Sugimoto, Michael Haller and Masahiko Inami

Research Article, 1:12

 

Whole-Body Tactile Sensing Through a Force Sensor Using Soft Materials in Contact Areas

Toshiaki Tsuji, Naoyuki Kurita and Sho Sakaino

Research Article, 1:11

 

On-Chip Gel-valve Using Photoprocessable Thermoresponsive Gel

Keitaro Ito, Shinya sakuma, Yoshiyuki Yokoyama and Fumihito Arai

Research Article, 1:05

 

Miniaturized Load Sensor using Quartz Crystal Resonator Constructed through Microfabrication and Bonding

Yuichi Murozaki, Kousuke Nogawa and Fumihito Arai

Development Report, 1:03

 

4. Intelligent Control

Slip-compensated odometry for tracked vehicle on loose and weak slope

Genki Yamauchi, Keiji Nagatani, Takeshi Hashimoto and Kenichi Fujino

Research Article, 4:27

 

Development of an implicit method for directing weight shifting to the affected side in patients with stroke: A proof of concept study

Kazuhiro Yasuda, Kenta Saichi, Yu Kitaji, Hiroaki Harashima, Hiroyasu Iwata

Development Report, 4:26

 

Research on Effective Teleoperation of Construction Machinery Fusing Manual and Automatic Operation

Takanobu Tanimoto, Kei Shinohara, Hiroshi Yoshinada

Research Article, 4:14

 

Safe Tree Felling using Expansion Agent

Chyon Hae Kim, Hiroyuki Abe, Akio Numakura, Jyunpei Koyama, Yukio Takahashi

Research Article, 4:07

 

Position and Inclination Control of a Passive Disk Based on Cyclic Motion Generation

Tadayoshi Aoyama Qingyi Gu, Takeshi Takaki and Idaku Ishii

Research Article, 4:03

 

Development of Friction Free Controller for Electro-hydrostatic Actuator Using Feedback Modulator and Disturbance Observer

Sho Sakaino,Toshiaki Tsuji

Research Article, 4:01

 

Precise Assembly of Ring Part with Optimized Hollowed Finger

Tomoya Fukukawa; Junji Takahashi, Toshio Fukuda

Research Article, 3:16

 

An Optimal Jerk-Stiffness Controller for Gait Pattern Generation in Rough Terrain

Amira Aloulou, Olfa Boubaker

Research Article, 3:13

 

Leg-grope walk'': strategy for walking on fragile irregular slopes as a quadruped robot by force distribution

Yuichi Ambe, Fumitoshi Matsuno

Research Article, 3:07

 

Quality Visual Landmark Selection Based on Distinctiveness and Repeatability

Masamichi Shimoda and Kimitoshi Yamazaki

Research Article, 2:16

 

Self-localization method for mobile robot using acoustic beacons

Satoki Ogiso, Takuji Kawagishi, Koichi Mizutani, Naoto Wakatsuki and Keiichi Zempo

Research Article, 2:12

 

View-Based Teaching/Playback for Robotic Manipulation

Yusuke Maeda and Takahito Nakamura

Research Article, 2:02

 

Learning Motion Primitives and Annotative Texts from Crowd-Sourcing

Wataru Takano

Research Article, 2:01

 

Development of magnetic navigation method based on distributed control system using magnetic and geometric landmarks

Naoki Akai, Sam Ann Rahok, Kazumichi Inoue and Koichi Ozaki

Research Article, 1:21

 

Realization Method for a Rearrangement Task by Multiple Mobile Robots in Consideration of Map Errors

Norisuke Fujii, Taiki Ogata, Tatsunori Hara and Jun Ota

Research Article, 1:16

 

A Vision System with Wide Field of View and Collision Alarms for Teleoperation of Mobile Robot

Sho'ji Suzuki and Ryoutarou Suda

Research Article, 1:08

 

Consensus-Making Algorithms for Cognitive Sharing of Object in Multi-Robot Systems

Shodai Tomita, Kosuke Sekiyama and Toshio Fukuda

Research Article, 1:07

 

5. Artificial Intelligence

Motion-blur-free Video Shooting System based on Frame-by-frame Intermittent Tracking

Idaku Ishii, Michiaki Inoue, Yuji Matsumoto, Takeshi Takaki

Research Article, 4:28

 

Complementary human detection and multiple feature based tracking using a stereo camera

Gakuto Masuyama, Takehiro Kawashita, Kazunori Umeda

Research Article, 4:24

 

Unsupervised learning approach to automation of hammering test using topological information

Jun Younes Louhi (Kasahara), Hiromitsu Fujii, Atsushi Yamashita, Hajime Asama

Research Article, 4:13

 

Learning Motion Primitives and Annotative Texts from Crowd-Sourcing

Wataru Takano

Research Article, 2:01

 

6. Machine Learning

Unsupervised learning approach to automation of hammering test using topological information

Jun Younes Louhi (Kasahara), Hiromitsu Fujii, Atsushi Yamashita, Hajime Asama

Research Article, 4:13

 

Consensus-Making Algorithms for Cognitive Sharing of Object in Multi-Robot Systems

Shodai Tomita, Kosuke Sekiyama and Toshio Fukuda

Research Article, 1:07

 

7. Robotics

Control of mobile robot by switching traveling direction and control gain

Satoko Yamakawa and Kenta Ebara

Research article, 4:29

 

Development of an implicit method for directing weight shifting to the affected side in patients with stroke: A proof of concept study

Kazuhiro Yasuda, Kenta Saichi, Yu Kitaji, Hiroaki Harashima, Hiroyasu Iwata

Development Report, 4:26

 

Remote radioactive seed-loading device for permanent brachytherapy of oral cancer with Au-198 grains

Mukau Sato, Yukari Saito, Toshio Takayama, Toru Omata, Hiroshi Watanabe, Ryoichi Yoshimura, Masahiko Miura

Research Article, 4:23

 

Human-based Framework for the Assembly of Elastic Objects by a Dual-arm Robot

Ixchel G. Ramirez-Alpizar, Kensuke Harada, Eiichi Yoshida

Research Article, 4:20

 

Jam-Free Gear-Clutch Mechanism for Load-Sensitive Step Transmission in Robotic Joint

Maroay Phlernjai, Toshio Takayama

Research Article, 4:16

 

Algorithm to Demodulate an Electromyogram Signal Modulated by Essential Tremor

Yuya Matsumoto, Masatoshi Seki, Yasutaka Nakashima, Takeshi Ando, Yo Kobayashi, Hiroshi Iijima, Masanori Nagaoka, Masakatsu G. Fujie

Research Article, 4:15

 

Research on Effective Teleoperation of Construction Machinery Fusing Manual and Automatic Operation

Takanobu Tanimoto, Kei Shinohara, Hiroshi Yoshinada

Research Article, 4:14

 

A Modular Cognitive Model of Socially Embedded Robot Partners for Information Support

Jinseok Woo, Janos Botzheim, Naoyuki Kubota

Research Article, 4:10

 

Unitization for Portability of Emergency Response Surveillance Robot System  - Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Deployment of the JAEA-3 Emergency Response Robot at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants -

Shinji Kawatsuma, Ryuji Mimura, Hajime Asama

Development Report, 4:06

 

Motion-Tracking Skill Assist and Power Assist for Sinusoidal Motions with a Semi-active Assist Mechanism using Energy Control

Takashi Kusaka, Takayuki Tanaka, Hidekazu Kajiwara

Research Article, 4:02

 

A Mechanical Approach to Realize Reflexive Omnidirectional Bending Motion for Pneumatic Continuum Robots

Eri Takane, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Tomonari Yamamoto, Masashi Konyo, Satoshi Tadokoro

Research Article, 3:28

 

Realization of Heavy Object Transportation by Mobile Robots Using Handcarts and Outrigger

Fusao Ohashi, Kohei Kaminishi, Jorge Figueroa, Hiroki Kato, Taiki Ogata, Tatsunori Hara, and Jun Ota

Research Article, 3:27

 

Approach Function Study for Concierge-type Robot by Model-Based Development with User Model for Human-Centred Design

Yoshinobu Akimoto, Eri Sato-Simokawara, Yasunari Fujimoto, Toru Yamaguchi

Research Article, 3:26

 

Kinematical and Static Force Analysis on Redundant Drive Wire Mechanism with Velocity Constraint Modules to Reduce the Number of Actuators

Tam Nhat Le, Hiroki Dobashi, Kiyoshi Nagai

Research Article, (3:22) 3:24

 

B-PaDY: Robot Co-Worker in a Bumper Assembly Line

Jun Kinugawa, Akira Kanazawa, Kazuhiro Kosuge

Development Report, 3:23

 

Robot Development Project with Human- and Eco-Friendly Smart Materials

Yoshiaki Itoh,Toru Yamazaki, Hon-ok Lim, Kenichi Takemura

News Article, 3:21

 

Assessment of a Tracked Vehicle's Ability to Traverse Stairs

Daisuke Endo, Keiji Nagatani

Research Article, 3:20

 

Musculoskeletal lower-limb robot driven by multifilament muscles

Shunichi Kurumaya, Koichi Suzumori, Hiroyuki Nabae, Shuichi Wakimoto

Research Article, 3:18

 

Service Robot Planning via Solving Constraint Satisfaction Problem

Noel Nuo Wi Tay, Azhar Aulia Saputra, Janos Botzheim, Naoyuki Kubota

Research Article, 3:17

 

Precise Assembly of Ring Part with Optimized Hollowed Finger

Tomoya Fukukawa, Junji Takahashi, Toshio Fukuda

Research Article, 3:16

 

An Optimal Jerk-Stiffness Controller for Gait Pattern Generation in Rough Terrain

Amira Aloulou, Olfa Boubaker

Research Article, 3:13

 

Design of a passive, iso-elastic upper limb exoskeleton for gravity compensation

Ruprecht Altenburger, Daniel Scherly and Konrad S. Stadler

Research Article, 3:12

 

Realization and swimming performance of the breaststroke by a swimming humanoid robot

Motomu Nakashima, Kosuke Kuwahara

Research Article, 3:10

 

TITAN-XIII: Sprawling-type Quadruped Robot with Ability of Fast and Energy-efficient Walking

Satoshi Kitano, Shigeo Hirose, Atsushi Horigome, Gen Endo

Research Article, 3:08

 

BBot, a hopping two-wheeled robot with active airborne control

Huei Ee Yap, Shuji Hashimoto

Research Article, 3:06

 

On the development of intrinsically-actuated, multisensory dexterous robotic hands - a review

Hong Liu, Dapeng Yang, Shaowei Fan, Hegao Cai

Review, 3:04

 

GPU-accelerated surgery simulation for opening a brain fissure

Kazuya Sase, Akira Fukuhara, Teppei Tsujita and Atsushi Konno

Research Article, 2:17

 

Surmounting obstacles by arm maneuver for unmanned power shovel

Peshala G Jayasekara and Hitoshi Arisumi

Research Article, 2:15

 

The mechanical structure of mobile module for new self-configurable Intelligent Environment

JongSeung Park, Toshitake Nunogaki and Joo-Ho Lee

Research Article, 2:14

 

Social Interactive Robot Navigation based on Human Intention Analysis from Face Orientation and Human Path Prediction

Photchara Ratsamee, Yasushi Mae, Kazuto Kamiyama, Mitsuhiro Horade, Masaru Kojima and Tatsuo Arai

Research Article, 2:11

 

Development of an elbow-supporting device to assist standing-up motion

Haruna Eto and Hideichi Nakamoto

Development Report, 2:10

 

Circulation-controlled high-lift wing for small unmanned aerial vehicle

Yasuyuki Yamada, Irina Vasilieva, Akimasa Takayama, Gen Endo and Edwardo F Fukushima

Research Article, 2:08

 

The Robot that can Achieve Card Magic

Ryoma Koretake, Makoto Kaneko and Mitsuru Higashimori

Research Article, 2:05

 

Development of magnetic navigation method based on distributed control system using magnetic and geometric landmarks

Naoki Akai, Sam Ann Rahok, Kazumichi Inoue and Koichi Ozaki

Research Article, 1:21

 

Remote Control System of Disaster Response Robot with Passive Sub-Crawler Considering Falling Down Avoidance

Soichiro Suzuki, Satoshi Hasegawa and Masayuki Okugawa

Research Article, 1:20

 

Realization Method for a Rearrangement Task by Multiple Mobile Robots in Consideration of Map Errors

Norisuke Fujii, Taiki Ogata, Tatsunori Hara and Jun Ota

Research Article, 1:16

 

Study on Grouser Mechanism to directly detect Sinkage of Wheel during traversing loose soil for Lunar Exploration Rovers

Kojiro Iizuka, Tatsuya Sasaki, Satoshi Suzuki, Takashi Kawamura and Takashi Kubota

Research Article, 1:15

 

Resource Investigation for Kichiji Rockfish by Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Kitami-Yamato Bank off Northern Japan

Yuya Nishida, Ura Tamaki, Tomonori Hamatsu, Kenji Nagahashi, Shogo Inaba and Takeshi Nakatani

Development Report, 1:02

 

8. Manufacturing

Human-based Framework for the Assembly of Elastic Objects by a Dual-arm Robot

Ixchel G. Ramirez-Alpizar, Kensuke Harada, Eiichi Yoshida

Research Article, 4:20

 

Realization of Heavy Object Transportation by Mobile Robots Using Handcarts and Outrigger

Fusao Ohashi, Kohei Kaminishi, Jorge Figueroa, Hiroki Kato, Taiki Ogata, Tatsunori Hara, and Jun Ota

Research Article, 3:27

 

Precise Assembly of Ring Part with Optimized Hollowed Finger

Tomoya Fukukawa; Junji Takahashi, Toshio Fukuda

Research Article, 3:16

 

On the development of intrinsically-actuated, multisensory dexterous robotic hands - a review

Hong Liu, Dapeng Yang, Shaowei Fan, Hegao Cai

Review, 3:04

 

View-Based Teaching/Playback for Robotic Manipulation

Yusuke Maeda and Takahito Nakamura

Research Article, 2:02

 

9. Motion Control

Algorithm to Demodulate an Electromyogram Signal Modulated by Essential Tremor

Yuya Matsumoto, Masatoshi Seki, Yasutaka Nakashima, Takeshi Ando, Yo Kobayashi, Hiroshi Iijima, Masanori Nagaoka, Masakatsu G. Fujie

Research Article, 4:15

 

Position and Inclination Control of a Passive Disk Based on Cyclic Motion Generation

Tadayoshi Aoyama Qingyi Gu, Takeshi Takaki and Idaku Ishii

Research Article, 4:03

 

Motion-Tracking Skill Assist and Power Assist for Sinusoidal Motions with a Semi-active Assist Mechanism using Energy Control

Takashi Kusaka, Takayuki Tanaka, Hidekazu Kajiwara

Research Article, 4:02

 

Development of Friction Free Controller for Electro-hydrostatic Actuator Using Feedback Modulator and Disturbance Observer

Sho Sakaino,Toshiaki Tsuji

Research Article, 4:01

 

Service Robot Planning via Solving Constraint Satisfaction Problem

Noel Nuo Wi Tay, Azhar Aulia Saputra, Janos Botzheim, Naoyuki Kubota

Research Article, 3:17

 

Vision and force/torque integration for realtime estimation of fast-moving object under intermittent contacts

Hyunki Bae, Soo Jeon, Jan P. Huissoon

Research Article, 3:15

 

An Optimal Jerk-Stiffness Controller For Gait Pattern Generation in Rough Terrain

Amira Aloulou, Olfa Boubaker

Research Article, 3:13

 

Realization and swimming performance of the breaststroke by a swimming humanoid robot

Motomu Nakashima, Kosuke Kuwahara

Research Article, 3:10

 

TITAN-XIII: Sprawling-type Quadruped Robot with Ability of Fast and Energy-efficient Walking

Satoshi Kitano, Shigeo Hirose, Atsushi Horigome, Gen Endo

Research Article, 3:08

 

``Leg-grope walk'' -- strategy for walking on fragile irregular slopes as a quadruped robot by force distribution

Yuichi Ambe, Fumitoshi Matsuno

Research Article, 3:07

 

BBot, a hopping two-wheeled robot with active airborne control

Huei Ee Yap, Shuji Hashimoto

Research Article, 3:06

 

Development and Analysis of a Novel Add-on Drive Mechanism for Motorizing a Manual Wheelchair and its Step Climbing Strategy

Yu Munakata and Masayoshi Wada

Development Report, 2:07

 

Assessment of Local Muscle Fatigue by NIRS - Development and Evaluation of Muscle Suit -

Yoshiki Muramatsu and Hiroshi Kobayashi

Research Article, 1:19

 

A Vision System with Wide Field of View and Collision Alarms for Teleoperation of Mobile Robot

Sho'ji Suzuki and Ryoutarou Suda

Research Article, 1:08

 

10. Vibration and Noise Control

 

 

 

11. Micro/Nano Devices and Optoelectronics Systems

Analysis of Rotational Flow Generated by Circular Motion of an End Effector for 3D Micromanipulation

Eunhye Kim, Masaru Kojima,Liu Xiaoming, Takayuki Hattori, Kazuto Kamiyama, Yasushi Mae,  Tatsuo Arai

Research Article, 4:05

 

Retinal Vessel Model Fabricated on a Curved Surface Structure for a Simulation of Microcannulation

Takeshi Hayakawa, Ippei Kato, Fumihito Arai, Mamoru Mitsuishi, Naohiko Sugita, Kanako Harada, Shinichi Tanaka, Yasuo Noda and Takashi Ueta

Research Article, 3:19

 

Flexible microscaffold facilitating the in vitro construction of different cellular constructs

Puwanan Chumtong, Masaru Kojima, Mitsuhiro Horade, Kenichi Ohara, Kazuto Kamiyama, Yasushi Mae, Yoshikatsu Akiyama, Masayuki Yamato and Tatsuo Arai

Research Article, 1:09

 

12. Automotive Systems

Slip-compensated odometry for tracked vehicle on loose and weak slope

Genki Yamauchi, Keiji Nagatani, Takeshi Hashimoto and Kenichi Fujino

Research Article, 4:27

 

A Signal Hardware-in-the-loop Model for Electric Vehicles

Thanh Vo-Duy, Minh Cao Ta

Research Article, 3:29

 

Development of magnetic navigation method based on distributed control system using magnetic and geometric landmarks

Naoki Akai, Sam Ann Rahok, Kazumichi Inoue and Koichi Ozaki

Research Article, 1:21

 

Washing operation of a road surface washing mechanism for decontaminating radioactive substances

Mitsuru Endo, Mai Endo and Takao Kakizaki

Research Article, 1:13

 

A survey on motion prediction and risk assessment for intelligent vehicles

Stephanie Lefevre, Dizan Vasquez and Christian Laugier

Review, 1:01

 

13. Applications for Extreme and/or Hazardous Environments

Methods for quantitative studies of seafloor hydrothermal systems using 3D visual reconstructions

Adrian Bodenmann, Blair Thornton, Ryota Nakajima

Research Article, 4:22

 

Contamination-free non-contact wettability assessment system

Nobuyuki Tanaka, Yoshihide Haruzono, Hiromitsu Nasu, Yuki Nakanishi, Junko Takahara, Akane Awazu, Yo Tanaka

Development Report, 4:21

 

Research on Effective Teleoperation of Construction Machinery Fusing Manual and Automatic Operation

Takanobu Tanimoto, Kei Shinohara, Hiroshi Yoshinada

Research Article, 4:14

 

Development of an Actuation System Based on Water Jet Propulsion for a Slim Long-Reach Robot

Jose Antonio Silva Rico, Gen Endo, Shigeo Hirose, Hiroya Yamada

Research Article, 4:08

 

Unitization for Portability of Emergency Response Surveillance Robot System  - Experiences and Lessons Learned from the Deployment of the JAEA-3 Emergency Response Robot at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plants -

Shinji Kawatsuma, Ryuji Mimura, Hajime Asama

Development Report, 4:06

 

A Mechanical Approach to Realize Reflexive Omnidirectional Bending Motion for Pneumatic Continuum Robots

Eri Takane, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Tomonari Yamamoto, Masashi Konyo, Satoshi Tadokoro

Research Article, 3:28

 

Realization of Heavy Object Transportation by Mobile Robots Using Handcarts and Outrigger

Fusao Ohashi, Kohei Kaminishi, Jorge Figueroa, Hiroki Kato, Taiki Ogata, Tatsunori Hara, and Jun Ota

Research Article, 3:27

 

Active modification of the environment by a robot with construction abilities

Ryusuke Fujisawa, Naohisa Nagaya, Shinya Okazaki, Ryota Sato, Yusuke Ikemoto and Shigeto Dobata

Research Article, 2:09

 

Remote Control System of Disaster Response Robot with Passive Sub-Crawler Considering Falling Down Avoidance

Soichiro Suzuki, Satoshi Hasegawa and Masayuki Okugawa

Research Article, 1:20

 

Study on Grouser Mechanism to directly detect Sinkage of Wheel during traversing loose soil for Lunar Exploration Rovers

Kojiro Iizuka, Tatsuya Sasaki, Satoshi Suzuki, Takashi Kawamura and Takashi Kubota

Research Article, 1:15

 

Resource Investigation for Kichiji Rockfish by Autonomous Underwater Vehicle in Kitami-Yamato Bank off Northern Japan

Yuya Nishida, Ura Tamaki, Tomonori Hamatsu, Kenji Nagahashi, Shogo Inaba and Takeshi Nakatani

Development Report, 1:02

 

14. Human-Robot Interaction

Wearable finger pad deformation sensor for tactile textures in frequency domain by using accelerometer on finger side

Shogo Okamoto, Shunsuke Sato, Yoichiro Matsuura, Yoji Yamada

Research Article, 4:19

 

Friction Perception Resulting from Laterally Vibrotactile Stimuli

Shogo Okamoto, Akihiro Imaizumi, Yoji Yamada

Research Article, 4:12

 

A Modular Cognitive Model of Socially Embedded Robot Partners for Information Support

Jinseok Woo, Janos Botzheim, Naoyuki Kubota

Research Article, 4:10

 

Mobile robotic cart development to support Home Oxygen Therapy patients - Study on handling interface for mobile robotic cart similar to wheeled walker -

Masatsugu Iribe, Naoto Maeta, Gen Endo, Toshio Takubo, Mineko Ohira, Tetsuya Kinugasa

Development Report, 3:14

 

Interaction force estimation on a built-in position sensor for an electrostatic visuo-haptic display

Taku Nakamura, Akio Yamamoto

Research Article, 3:11

 

Tongue Interface Based on Surface EMG Signals of Suprahyoid Muscles

Makoto Sasaki, Kohei Onishi, Dimitar Stefanov, Katsuhiro Kamata, Atsushi Nakayama, Masahiro Yoshikawa, Goro Obinata

Research Article, 3:09

 

A method for using one finger to press three separate keys on a three-dimensional keyboard designed to be mounted on a mouse

Tomohiro Suzuki, Satoshi Miura, Yo Kobayashi and Masakatsu G Fujie

Research Article, 3:02

 

Development of 3D Viewer Based Teleoperation Interface for Human Support Robot HSR

Hiroaki Yaguchi, Kenji Sato, Mitsuharu Kojima, Kiyohiro Sogen, Yutaka Takaoka, Masayoshi Tsuchinaga, Takashi Yamamoto and Masayuki Inaba

Research Article, 1:10

 

15. Medical Robot

A Image Processing Method Applied for Fulfilling Endoscope Manipulator Control System Based on Movement of Pupils for Single-Port Surgery Assistive Robot

Yang Cao, Satoshi Miura, Quanquan Liu, Yo Kobayashi, Kazuya Kawamura, Shigeki Sugano and Masakatsu G Fujie

Research Article, 3:03

 

Mobile Follower Robot as an Assistive Device for Home Oxygen Therapy - Evaluation of Tether Control Algorithms

Gen Endo, Ben Allan, Yu Iemura, Edwardo F Fukushima, Masatsugu Iribe, Toshio Takubo and Mineko Ohira

Research Article, 2:06

 

Two-way least-incision transformable end-effector forceps for robot-assisted surgery

Yuki Yamamoto and Ryoichi Nakamura

Research Article, 2:03

 

Master-slave manipulator for laparoscopic surgery using a 6-axis vertical articulated robot

Makoto Jinno

Research Article, 1:23

 

Preliminary in vivo evaluation of a needle insertion manipulator for central venous catheterization

Yo  Kobayashi,  Ryutaro  Hamano,  Hiroki  Watanabe,  Takuma  Koike,  Jaesung  Hong,  Kazutaka  Toyoda,  Munenori  Uemura,  Satoshi  Ieiri,  Morimasa  Tomikawa,  Takeshi  Ohdaira,  Makoto  Hashizume  and  Masakatsu  Fujie

Research Article, 1:18

 

Preloading based needle insertion with a concave probe to enhance targeting in breast tissue

Yo Kobayashi, Maya Hatano, Makiko Suzuki, Yasuyuki Shiraishi, Tomoyuki Yambe, Makoto Hashizume and Masakatsu Fujie

Research Article, 1:17

 

Proposition and Evaluation of Collision Detection for Real Time Surgery Simulation of Opening a Brain Fissure

Akira Fukuhara, Teppei Tsujita, Kazuya Sase, Atsushi Konno, Xin Jiang, Satoko Abiko and Masaru Uchiyama

Research Article, 1:06

 

16. Other Applications