Human Friendly Mechatronics

ICMA and NTF Lectures<p>Mobility, Wearability, and Virtual Reality; the Elements of User Friendly Human Interfaces, Modern Platforms for Cooperation(I. Reitmaa).<p>Haptics: A Key to Fast Paced Interactivity (V. Hayward).<p>Human Interface and Communication<p>Micromechatronics for Wearable Information Systems(K. Itao). <p>Monitoring of the User's Vital Functions and Environment in Reima Smart Clothing Prototype(J. Rantanen, A. Reho, M. Tasanen, T. Karinsalo, J. Vanhala). <p>Development of a Wearable Muscle Sound Sensing Unit and Application for Muscle Fatigue Measurement(K. Naemura, T. Inoue, K. Fujisue, H. Hosaka, K. Itao). <p>A Novel Antenna System for Man-Machine Interface(P. Salonen, M. Keskilammi, L. Syd&auml;nheimo, M. Kivikoski). <p>Wild Animals Tracking by PHS (Personal Handy phone System)(T. Takasaki, R. Nagato, E. Morishita, H. Higuchi, K. Ikutarou, H. Hosaka, K. Itao). <p>Active Visual Feedback Using Head Mounted Display in Human Directed Manufacturing System(N. Depaiwa, H. Kato, Yang Y., S. Ochiai). <p>Dynamics of Training Simulator for Mobile Elevating Platforms(E. Keskinen, M. Iltanen, T. Salonen, S. Launis, M. Cotsaftis, J. Pispala). <p>On Proposal of Function-Behavior-State Framework as Refinement of EID Framework of Human-Machine Interface Design(Y. Lin, W.J. Zhang, L.G. Watson). <p>A Graphical User Interface for Industrial Robot Programming in Non-Repetitive Tasks(E.J. González-Galván, E. Rivera-Bravo, R.D. González-Lizcano, O.A. Garay-Molina, V.H. Miranda-Gómez). <p>Human Support Technology<p>Development of a Micro Manipulator for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery(K. Harada, K. Masamune, I. Sakuma, N. Yahagi, T. Dohi, H. Iseki, K. Takakura).<p>LAN Based 3D Digital Ultrasound Imaging System for Neurosurgery(Y. Tanaka, K. Masamune, O. Schorr, N. Hata, H. Iseki, Y. Muragaki, T. Dohi, I. Sakuma). <p>A Powered Wheelchair Controlled by EMG Signals from Neck Muscles(H. Seki, T. Takatsu, Y. Kamiya, M. Hikizu, M. Maekawa).<p>Autonomous Mobile Robot for Carrying Food Trays to the Aged and Disabled (T. Maruyama, M. Yamazaki). <p>A New Force Limitation Mechanism for Risk Reduction in Human / Robot Contact(N. Tejima). <p>Development and Motion Control of a Wearable Human Assisting Robot for Nursing Use(T. Koyama, M.Q. Feng, T. Tanaka). <p>Development of an Active Orthosis for Knee Motion by Using Pneumatic Actuators(S. Kawamura, T. Yonezawa, K. Fujimoto, Y. Hayakawa, T. Isaka, S.R. Pandian). <p>Gait Improvement by Power-Assisted Walking Support Device(S. Egawa, Y. Nemoto, A. Koseki, T. Ishii, M.G. Fujie). <p>A Horseback Riding Therapy System Using Virtual Reality and Parallel Mechanism(H. Kitano, T. Kawaguchi, Y. Urano, O. Sekine). <p>Development of a Driving-Support System for Reducing Ride Discomfort of Passenger Cars(F. Wang, S. Chonan, H. Inooka). <p>Characteristic Mapping of Stance Posture Control Systems from a Control Engineering Standpoint(M. Kikuchi, M. Shiraishi). <p>Actuator and Control<p>Micro Actuator with Two Piezoelectric Elements Placed at Right Angles(S. Matsuda, T. Matsuo, M. Ueyama).<p>Study on Driving Force of Vibrational Friction Motor(S. Kuroda, S. Kuramoto, K. Taguchi, H. Hosaka, K. Kakuta, K. Itao). <p>Design of Ultrasonic Motor for Driving Spherical Surface(S. Shimoda, M. Ueyama, S. Matsuda, T. Matsuo, K. Sasaki, K. Itao). <p>Development of Master-Slave System for Magnetic Levitation(N. Tsuda, N. Kato, Y. Nomura, H. Matsui). <p>Precise Positioning of Optical Fibers Using Stick-Slip Vibration(N. Nagaki, T. Suzuki, H. Hosaka, K. Itao). <p>Simulative Experiment on Precise Tracking for High-Density Optical Storage Using a Scanning Near-field Optical Microscopy Tip(T. Hirota, Y. Takahashi, T. Ohkubo, H. Hosaka, K. Itao, H. Osumi, Y. Mitsuoka, K. Nakajima). <p>Independence / Cooperative Remote Control Support System for Aerial Photographing(M. Miwa, H. Kojima, R. Kaneko). <p>Control Strategies for Hydraulic Joint Servo Actuators for Mobile Robotic Applications(J. Grabbel, M. Ivantysynova). <p>Integration of Micro-Mechatronics in Automotive Applications Using Environmentally Accepted Materials(F. Ansorge, K-F. Becker, B. Michel, R. Leutenbauer, V. Gro&szlig;er, R. Aschenbrenner, H. Reichl).<p>Vision and Sensing<p>Robust Estimation of Position and Orientation of Machine Vision Cameras(J. Viitanen). <p>Deflection Compensation of Flexible Manipulators Using Machine Vision and Neural Networks(I.Koskinen, J.Mielik&auml;inen, H.Handroos, H. K&auml;lvi&auml;inen, P. Toivonen). <p>Camera Calibration in Machine Automation(M. Kutila, J. Korpinen, J. Viitanen). <p>Real Time Machine Vision System in Micromanipulator Control(J. Korpinen, P. Kallio, J. Viitanen). <p>Object Tracking by Fusing Distance and Image Information(K. Hara, K. Umeda). <p>Face Detection and Face Direction Estimation Using Color and Shape Features(Y. Araki, N. Shimada, Y. Shirai). <p>Contour Based Hierarchical Part Decomposition Method for Human Body Motion Analysis from Video Sequence(K. Koara, A. Nishikawa, F. Miyazaki). <p>Man Chasing Robot by an Environment Recognition Using Stereo Vision(Y. Sawano, J. Miura, Y. Shirai).<p>Using Desktop OCR and Adaptive Preprocessing for Recognizing Text on Extruded Surfaces(J. Uusitalo). <p>Road Surface Sensor Using IR Moisture Sensor(M. Ikegami, K. Ikeda, Y. Murakami, N. Watanabe, K. Isodad, D. Tsutsumi, M. Nami). <p>Development of a System for Measuring Structural Damping Coefficients(H. Yamakawa, H. Hosaka, H. Osumi, K. Itao). <p>Robotics<p>Development of an Anthropomorphic Robotic Hand System(K. Ohnishi, Y. Saito). <p>Design of a Humanoid Hand for Human Friendly Robotics Applications(N. Fukaya, S. Toyama, T. Asfour, R. Dillmann). <p>Humanoid Robot DB(S. Kotosaka, T. Shibata, S. Schaal).<p>Teleoperation Master Arm System with Gripping Operation Devices(H. Hasunuma, H. Kagaya, M. Koyama, J. Fujimori, F. Mifune, H. Moriyama, M. Kobayashi, T. Itoko, S. Tachi).<p>Stable Grasping and Posture Control for a Pair of Robot Fingers with Soft Tips(K. Tahara, M. Yamaguchi, P.T.A. Nguyen, H-Y. Han, S. Arimoto). <p>An Implementation of Chopsticks Handling Task by a Multi-fingered Robotic Hand(H. Sugiuchi, H. Yagi). <p>Stability Map for Graspless Manipulation Planning(Y. Aiyama, T. Arai). <p>Motion Planning and Control Method of Dexterous Manipulation Utilizing a Simulation System for a Multi-fingered Robotic Hand(C.-S. Hwang, T. Hirota, K. Sasaki). <p>Distributed Control of Hyper-redundant Manipulator with Expansion and Contraction Motion for Obstacle Avoidance(K. Inoue, A. Okuda, H. Tani, T. Arai, Y. Mae). <p>Inverse Kinematics Analysis of a Parallel Redundant Manipulator by Means of Differential Evolution(W. Huapeng, H. Handroos). <p>Polishing Robot with Human Friendly Joystick Teaching System(F. Nagata, K. Watanabe). <p>Development of High Precision Mounting Robot with Fine Motion Mechanism: Design and Control of the Fine Motion Mechanism(A. Omari, A. Ming, S. Nakamura, S. Masuda, C. Kanamori, M. Kajitani). <p>Development of Three Dimensional Measuring System for Making Precise Patterns on Curved Suface Using Laser Drawing(C.S. Park, K. Iwata, T. Arai, Y. Murata, S. Omori, T. Hamamoto). <p>Autonomous Mobile Robot Navigation Based on Wide Angle Vision Sensor with Fovea(S. Shimizu, Y. Suematsu, T. Matsuba, S. Ichiki, K. Sumida, J. Yang). <p>Dead Reckoning of Multi-legged Robot -Error Analysis-(T. Masuda, Y. Mae, T. Arai, K. Inoue).<p>Design and Manufacturing System<p>User Friendly Environment for the R&D of Controllers in Heavy Machinery(T. Virvalo, M. Linjama, V. Aaltonen, M. Kivikoski). <p>User Oriented Definition of Product Requirements within Mechatronic Engineering(M. Gerst, H. Gierhardt, T. Braun). <p>A Friendly Open PC-Based Working Frame for Controlling Automatic Re-Configurable Assembly Cells(J.L.M. Lastra, R. Tuokko). <p>Strategic Management of Adaptive, Distributed, Development of a Mechatronic Product(V. Salminen, B. Pillai). <p>Development of Adaptive Production System to Market Uncertainty -Autonomous Mobile Robot System-(M. Hanai, H. Hibi, T. Nakasai, K. Kawamura, H. Terada). <p>In-process Visualization of Machining State with Sensor-based Simulation to Support the Recognition Ability of Operators(K. Teramoto, M. Onosato) <p>Mediator-Based Modeling of Factory Workers and Their Motions in the Framework of Info-Ergonomics(H. Arisawa, S. Imai).