Research
Connecting Humans and Robots through Embodied Intelligence
Haptic sensation is important for conveying a sense of presence and understanding skills. Haptics is a field of study that deals with the science and technology of haptic sensation and is related to a wide range of fields, including neuroscience, cognitive psychology, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, and computer science. Haptic feedback is now used in our daily lives such as smartphones, VR devices, and in-vehicle devices. In robots, tactile sensing and tactile support are necessary for contact detection, dexterous grasping operations, and remote operations.
We envision a future where humans and robots—and humans with each other—can communicate and collaborate more intuitively through shared embodied experiences. We are studying various tactile feedback devices, signal processing, and quantification technology for touch, sensory interfaces that enhance presence and intuition, and tactile sensors and remote technology for robots.