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Embodied Intelligence & Robotics Laboratory
Konyo Laboratory, Graduate School of Information Science, Tohoku University
Haptics and Embodied Intelligence: Transforming Communication Between Humans and Robots
We envision a future where humans and robots—and humans with each other—can communicate and collaborate more intuitively through shared bodily experiences.
At the Konyo Laboratory, our research centers on embodied intelligence: intelligence is not confined to the brain, but arises from the dynamic interplay between the body, sensory perception, and the surrounding environment. At the heart of this vision is haptics—technologies that convey touch and bodily sensations, offering new ways to share skills, intentions, and emotions.
By harnessing haptic technologies, we aim to enable people to feel and interpret remote environments, record and transmit expert motor skills, and create immersive virtual experiences that go beyond the limits of sight and sound.
Embodied intelligence also provides a foundation for robots to evolve through experience. By interacting physically with their environment and processing feedback from their sensors, robots can refine their behavior, adapt to unfamiliar situations, and even acquire new skills autonomously.
By integrating haptics and embodied intelligence, we are building a new communication framework that deepens human–robot interaction, enriches human–human connection, and contributes to a more responsive and interconnected society.
For Prospective Students
The Konyo Laboratory is actively recruiting new members to join our research team. Please see below for details.
