Invited research 2019-2020
B01 Sprouting of soft sciences
B01-01：Development of molecular recognition sensors using single molecular bilayers of organic semiconductors
- Leader
- Shunto Arai（The University of Tokyo）
B01-02：Development of biohybrid soft robots powered by skeletal muscle tissues
- Leader
- Yuya Morimoto（The University of Tokyo）
B01-03：Experiment-based modeling of conduction modulation on neural axons with microfabricated devices
- Leader
- Kenta Shimba（The University of Tokyo）
B01-04：Soft Hydraulic Robotics and its Application to Humanoid Hand and Foot
- Leader
- Ko Yamamoto（The University of Tokyo）
B01-05：Development of High-Durable Flexible Fabrics using High-Strength Synthetic Fibers and its Application to Soft Robot Mechanisms
- Leader
- Gen Endo（Tokyo Institute of Technology）
B01-06：Robots that return to the soil: Establishing design and control methods of bio-degradable soft actuators
- Leader
- Jun Shintake（The University of Electoro-Communications）
B01-07：Development of Three-Dimensional Shape Controllable Soft-actuators using PVC gel
- Leader
- Minoru Hashimoto（Shinshu University）
B01-08：Soft integration mechanism of exoskeleton and muscle unveiling through the evolution of ultrafast movements
- Leader
- Katsushi Kagaya（Kyoto University）
B01-09：Development of a thermally stimulated light-weight coiled- actuator: Overcome the limits of large displacement and high output with low power consumption
- Leader
- Yasuhiko Hayashi（Okayama University）
B01-10：Decentralized control system including biological emergence Adapted to Peristaltic Motion Based on Bio-Inspired Soft Robotics
- Leader
- Taro Nakamura（Chuo University）
B01-11：Development of autonomously actuating living soft bio-robots
- Leader
- Kazuya Furusawa（Fukui University of Technology）
B01-12：Mechanics and Synthesis of Soft Contact
- Leader
- Shinichi Hirai（Ritsumeikan University）
B01-13：Creation of plant function based smart machine installing Mimosa pudica
- Leader
- Yo Tanaka（RIKEN）
B02 Introducing soft robots throughout society
B02-01：Development of softrobotics in assisted reproductive technology
- Leader
- Masashi Ikeuchi（The University of Tokyo）
B02-02：Measurements of the limitations in designing and controlling a wearable power-assist soft robot while keeping the user’s natural body sensations, and their implications in neuroscience
- Leader
- Takako Yoshida（Tokyo Institute of Technology）
B02-03：Development of soft care equipment with 3D gel pad for skin wound prevention
- Leader
- Shoko Miyagawa（Keio University）