DeMaMech: EU-Japan Collaboration in Higher Education Student Exchange Program

Offer of Research Topic

Offer from	University	Keio University
	Faculty/Department/Institute	Department of Mechanical Engineering
	Group Name	BioRobotics Laboratory
Research Theme		Texture perception by use of tactile sensors incorporated in elastic robot finger skin
Brief Explanation		In our laboratory, research on distributed tactile sensors has been conducted. In this study, a new tactile sensor is developed to detect texture of objects in contact with the sensor. It can be used for estimation of industrial object including human-machine interface and cosmetic products.
Research Steps		1. Literature survey (one month) 2. Developing an artificial robot skin (one month) 3. Experiment of detecting various texture of objects (two months) 4. Analysis of simulation results (one month)
Period		5 months, but can be extended as a 10-month project, by including development of a system for pattern recognition by neural network.
Necessary Background, Knowledge, Skills		Fundamental knowledge about sensors, control and robots.
Further Information		http://www.maeno.mech.keio.ac.jp/index2en.htm
Contact Person		Prof. Takashi Maeno (maeno@mech.keio.ac.jp)