YUICHI KURITA

Last Updated :2024/03/04

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Professor
E-mail
ykuritahiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
My research interests are: understanding human's motor and sensory capabilities; human augmentation, human interface, assistive robotics, and haptics. Yuichi Kurita Human Modeling & Augmentation Lab https://www.bsys.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/kurita/index_e.html

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 2010/03/01, 2011/03/31, Georgia Institute of Technology, Visiting Scholar

Academic Degrees

  • Doctor of Engineering, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
  • Master of Engineering, Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Educational Activity

  • [Bachelor Degree Program] School of Engineering : Cluster 2(Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering) : Program of Electrical,Systems and Information Engineering
  • [Master's Program] Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society :
  • [Master's Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program
  • [Master's Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Smart Innovation Program
  • [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Innovation and Practice for Smart Society :
  • [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering Program
  • [Doctoral Program] Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering : Division of Advanced Science and Engineering : Smart Innovation Program

Research Fields

  • Informatics;Human informatics;Perceptual information processing
  • Complex systems;Biomedical engineering;Rehabilitation science / Welfare engineering

Research Keywords

  • Motion assistive device
  • Haptics / Tactile
  • musculoskeletal model
  • Human Interface

Affiliated Academic Societies

  • The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers
  • The Robotics Society of Japan
  • The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers,
  • THE VIRTUAL REALITY SOCIETY OF JAPAN
  • Information Processing Society of Japan
  • IEEE

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2023, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Circuit Theory II
  2. 2023, Undergraduate Education, 2Term, Exercise of Electric Circuit
  3. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 1Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering A
  4. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering A
  5. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 3Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering A
  6. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering A
  7. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 3Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering B
  8. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering B
  9. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 1Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering B
  10. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 2Term, Special Exercises on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering B
  11. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Academic Year, Special Study on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering
  12. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Academic Year, Special Study on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering
  13. 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Academic Year, Special Study on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering
  14. 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Academic Year, Special Study on Electrical, Systems, and Control Engineering
  15. 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Academic Year, Seminar on Doctoral Dissertation
  16. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Academic Year, Seminar on Master Thesis

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Soft actuators-based skill training wearables: a review on the interaction modes, feedback types, VR scenarios, sensors utilization and applications, ROBOMECH JOURNAL, 10(1), 20230116
  2. ForceArm: A Wearable Pneumatic Gel Muscle (PGM)-Based Assistive Suit for the Upper Limb, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL ROBOTICS AND BIONICS, 2(2), 269-281, 202005
  3. Effect of Medial-Lateral, Inferior-Superior, and Rotational Positions of Palms on Muscle Recruitment during the Push-Up Exercise, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 12(19), 202210
  4. ★, Consumers' Willingness to Pay for Tactile Impressions: A Study Using Smartphone Covers, IEEE ACCESS, 10, 85180-85188, 20220801
  5. Ski for Squat: A Squat Exergame with Pneumatic Gel Muscle-based Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment, 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 20210724
  6. Effect of surface textures on the fingertip forces perception and output, 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference, 20210706
  7. Effect of Wearing Running Shoes on Lower Limb Kinematics by Using OpenSim Simulation Software, ACTUATORS, 11(6), 20220601
  8. Effect of an ankle-foot orthosis on gait kinematics and kinetics: case study of post-stroke gait using a musculoskeletal model and an orthosis model, ROBOMECH JOURNAL, 6(1), 2019
  9. Omnidirectional camera and head-mount display contribute to the safety of laparoscopic surgery, MINIMALLY INVASIVE THERAPY & ALLIED TECHNOLOGIES, 31(4), 540-547, 20220401
  10. Assistive Soft Exoskeletons with Pneumatic Artificial Muscles, Haptic Interfaces for Accessibility, Health, and Enhanced Quality of Life. Springer, 217-242, 201912
  11. Effect of an ankle foot orthosis on gait kinematics and kinetics: Case study of post-stroke gait using a musculoskeletal model and an orthosis model, ROBOMECH Journal, 6(Article #9), 201907
  12. ★, Piezoelectric Tweezer-Type End Effector With Force- and Displacement-Sensing Capability, IEEE-ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS, 17(6), 1039-1048, 201212
  13. ★, Wearable Sensorimotor Enhancer for Fingertip Based on Stochastic Resonance Effect, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS, 43(3), 333-337, 201305
  14. ★, Human-sized Anthropomorphic Robot Hand with Detachable Mechanism at the Wrist, Mechanism and Machine Theory, 46(1), 53-66, 20110101
  15. "Flexible Sensor for McKibben Pneumatic Artificial Muscle, International Journal of Automation Technology, 3(6), 731-740, 20090101
  16. ★, Contact Based Stiffness Sensing of Human Eye, IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 55(2), 739-745, 20080201
  17. ★, A Fingerprint Pointing Device Utilizing the Deformation of the Fingertip during the Incipient Slip, IEEE Transactions on Robotics, 21(5), 801-811, 20051001
  18. Influence of Ocular Stiffness on Intraocular Pressure Estimation Using Goldmann Applanation Tonometry, JOURNAL OF MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, 33(3), 293-299, 2013
  19. A comparison between the human sense of smell and neural activity in the olfactory bulb of rats., A comparison between the human sense of smell and neural activity in the olfactory bulb of rats., 39(2), 91-105, 2014
  20. A Log-Linearized Arterial Viscoelastic Model for Evaluation of the Carotid Artery, 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'13), 2591-2594, 2013
  21. A Subjective Force Perception Model of Humans and its Application to a Steering Operation System of a Vehicle, Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC2013), 3675-3680, 2013
  22. A Training System for the MyoBock hand in a Virtual Reality Environment, 2013 IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference (BioCAS2013), 61-64, 2013
  23. Big five personality traits can predict improved endoscopic surgical performance and medical student, 21st International Congress of the EAES (European Association for Endoscopic Surgery), 2013
  24. Bioelectric Signal Classification Using a Recurrent Probabilistic Neural Network with Time-series Discriminant Component Analysis, 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'13), 5394-5397, 2013
  25. Estimation of Arterial Stiffness During the Flow-Mediated Dilation Test, Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC2013), 3756-3759, 2013
  26. Haptic rendering of needle penetration by enhancing the real force response of a base object, Haptics Symposium, pp.357-360, Houston, Texas, 23-26, 20140224
  27. Improvement of tactile sensitivity by stochastic resonance effect - Applications to surgical grasping forceps -, 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'13), 4601-4604, 2013
  28. Investigation of subjective force perception based on estimation of muscle activities during steering operation, 2013 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII2013), 76-81, 2013
  29. Monitoring of Peripheral Vascular Condition Using a Log-Linearized Arterial Viscoelastic index During Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy, 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC'13), 2587-2590, 2013
  30. Unloading muscle activation enhances force perception, Augmented Human 2014, 20140307
  31. A Comparison Between the Human Sense of Smell and Neural Activity in the Olfactory Bulb of Rats, Chemical Senses, 39(2), 91-105, 20140201
  32. Stochastic resonance enhanced tactile feedback in laparoscopic surgery, SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 29(12), 3811-3818, 201512
  33. A Recurrent Probabilistic Neural Network with Dimensionality Reduction Based on Time-series Discriminant Component Analysis, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS, 26(12), 3021-3033, 201512
  34. ★, Stiffness display by muscle contraction via electric muscle stimulation, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 1(2), 1014-1019, 2016
  35. Dynamic properties of human eyes., Dynamic properties of human eyes., 3, 2005
  36. Eye stiffness measurement by probe contact method., Eye stiffness measurement by probe contact method., 1, 2006
  37. A Motor Behavioral Evaluation Method for Children with Developmental Disorders during Music Therapy Sessions: A Pilot Study, Current Pediatrics Research, 2016
  38. ★, Surgical Grasping Forceps with Enhanced Sensorimotor Capability via the Stochastic Resonance Effect, IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics, 2016
  39. ★, Understanding Force Perception Characteristics of a Human and Its Applications, Pervasive Haptics, 39-54, 2016
  40. Change over time of infants' movements based on motion analysis: Comparison with changes in General Movements and the body sway, World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, 2015
  41. Vibrating forceps enhances laparoscopic urgical skills, European Surgical Research, 55(1), 157, 2015
  42. Haptic force augmentation on a 3D printed surgical training phantom, European Surgical Research, 55(1), 79, 2015
  43. Effort Cube: a real-time muscle effort visualization system, Advances in Robotics, 2015
  44. Development of the Bio-Remote Adaptive Human Interface with Novel Glasses-based Operation, international Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (i-CREATe2015), 2.2_110, 2015
  45. A Neural Network Based Infant Monitoring System to Facilitate Diagnosis of Epileptic Seizures, Proceedings of 37th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2015), 5614-5617, 2015
  46. Human interface design method based on the estimation of muscle effort by a musculoskeletal model,, Proc. of IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC2015), 480-485, 2015
  47. A Non-Gaussian Approach for Biosignal Classification Based on the Johnson SU Translation System, IEEE 8th International Workshop on Computational Intelligence and Applications (IWCIA2015), 115-120, 2015
  48. A neural network model of Caenorhabditis Elegans and simulation of Chemotaxis-related Information Processing SAI, Intelligent Systems Conference (InteliSys2015)
  49. Computer Simulation of Chemotaxis in Caenorhabditis Elegans in Consideration of Whole-body Movements, SAI Intelligent Systems Conference (InteliSys2015), 2015
  50. Influence of visual and tactile feedback on haptic sensation by muscle electric stimulation, International Conference on Advanced Mechatronics (ICAM2015), 19-20, 2015
  51. Palpation force display by enhancing the force response of a surgical training phantom, International Conference on Advanced Mechatronics (ICAM2015), 191-192, 2015
  52. Understanding eye deformation in non-contact tonometry., Understanding eye deformation in non-contact tonometry., 1, 2006
  53. Objective assessment of endoscopic surgical skills by analyzing direction-dependent dexterity using the Hiroshima University Endoscopic Surgical Assessment Device (HUESAD)., Objective assessment of endoscopic surgical skills by analyzing direction-dependent dexterity using the Hiroshima University Endoscopic Surgical Assessment Device (HUESAD)., 38(8), 2008
  54. Stochastic resonance enhanced tactile feedback in laparoscopic surgery., Stochastic resonance enhanced tactile feedback in laparoscopic surgery., 2015
  55. The usefulness of 3-dimensional endoscope systems in endoscopic surgery, SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 30(10), 4562-4568, 201610
  56. A Mathematical Model of the Olfactory Bulb for the Selective Adaptation Mechanism in the Rodent Olfactory System, PLoS One, 11(12), 20161219
  57. ★, Understanding Force Perception Characteristics of a Human and Its Applications, Pervasive Haptics, 39-54, 2016
  58. Evaluation of endpoint compliance based on the estimation of the muscle activity, Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors, 89-92, 2014
  59. A virtual myoelectric prosthesis training system capable of providing instructions on hand operations, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, 14(5), 20170919
  60. A Variance Distribution Model of Surface EMG Signals Based on Inverse Gamma Distribution, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 64(11), 2672-2681, 201711
  61. ★, Unpowered Sensorimotor-Enhancing Suit Reduces Muscle Activation and Improves Force Perception, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON HUMAN-MACHINE SYSTEMS, 47(6), 1158-1163, 201712
  62. Development of a pneumatic artificial muscle driven by low pressure and its application to the unplugged powered suit, ADVANCED ROBOTICS, 31(21), 1135-1143, 201711
  63. ForceHand Glove: A Wearable Force-Feedback Glove With Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs), IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS, 3(3), 2416-2423, 20180701
  64. Medical devices to enhance haptic capability, Impact, 2018(2), 21-23, 201803
  65. Active Passive Nature of Assistive Wearable Gait Augment Suit for Enhanced Mobility, JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS, 30(5), 717-728, 20181001
  66. Supporting Effects on Muscles of a Motion Assistive Wear Depending on the Fixture Position, JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS, 30(5), 729-739, 20181001
  67. ★, Prediction of Perceived Steering Wheel Operation Force by Muscle Activity, IEEE Transactions on Haptics, 11(4), 590-598, 20181201
  68. Individualization of Musculoskeletal Model for Analyzing Pelvic Floor Muscles Activity Based on Gait Motion Features, Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, 30(6), 991-1003, 20181201
  69. ★, Soft Wearable Augmented Walking Suit with Pneumatic Gel Muscles and Stance Phase Detection System to Assist Gait, IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 3(4), 4257-4264, 20181001
  70. Estimation of the knee joint reaction force based on the plantar flexion resistance of an ankle-foot orthosis during gait, The Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 30(8), 966-970, 20181001
  71. A prospective study of the safety and usefulness of a new miniature wide-angle camera: the "BirdView camera system", SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES, 33(1), 199-205, 20180701
  72. Effects of altering plantar flexion resistance of an ankle-foot orthosis on muscle force and kinematics during gait training, JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY, 46, 63-69, 20190601
  73. Development of a Cross-Platform Cockpit for Simulated and Tele-Operated Excavators, JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS, 31(2), 231-239, 20190401
  74. Development of New Soft Wearable Balance Exercise Device Using Pneumatic Gel Muscles, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 9(15), 20190801
  75. Force perceptual bias caused by muscle activity in unimanual steering, PLOS ONE, 14(10), 20191022
  76. A virtual myoelectric prosthesis training system capable of providing instructions on hand operations, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ROBOTIC SYSTEMS, 14(5), 2017
  77. Development of a pneumatic artificial muscle driven by low pressure and its application to the unplugged powered suit, ADVANCED ROBOTICS, 31(21), 1135-1143, 2017
  78. ForceHand Glove: A Wearable Force-Feedback Glove With Pneumatic Artificial Muscles (PAMs), IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS, 3(3), 2416-2423, 2018
  79. Soft Wearable Augmented Walking Suit With Pneumatic Gel Muscles and Stance Phase Detection System to Assist Gait, IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS, 3(4), 4257-4264, 2018
  80. Stiffness Sensing of Human Eye, 42(2), 103-110, 20060228
  81. Discovery of Aging Effect of Living Eye through High Speed Non-invasive Sensing, 42(10), 1093-1099, 20061030
  82. Analysis of the Mechanism of the Delay Characteristics in Cornea Deformation for Non-contact Tonometry, 43(2), 78-84, 20070228
  83. Stiffness Sensing of Human Eye Based on the Contact Method, 43(4), 243-249, 20070430
  84. On special issue "21COE Program-Perspectives from Young Researchers in Robotics", Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 25(3), 20070415
  85. Hyper Human Technology Opens a New Area for Medical Diagnosis : Hyper Human Technology toward the 21st Century Industrial Revolution, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 25(3), 365-367, 20070415
  86. Young Researchers in the 21st Century COE Program, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 25(3), 374-379, 20070415
  87. Measurement of corneal stiffness using non-contact tonometer, Folia japonica de ophthalmologica clinica, 1(6), 556-560, 20080615
  88. Measurement of Cornea Deformation for Diagnosis of Glaucoma, 7(3), 467-468, 20051230
  89. Automatic Measurement of Forceps Manipulation Logs for Laparoscopic Surgery, 11(3), 328-329, 20091121
  90. Weight and Friction Display by Controlling Slip Condition at the Fingertip, 30(2), 205-212, 20120315
  91. A Novel Class Selection Method Based on a Partial Kullback-Leibler Information Measure and Its Application to Motion Classification Problem for EMG Signal Discrimination, 48(9), 580-588, 20120930
  92. Plan for Next Generation of the Robotics Society of Japan, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 30(10), 1030-1040, 20121215
  93. CPG Synergy Hypothesis : A CPG Synergy Model for Generating Nonstationary Rhythmic Signals and Representation of Finger Tapping Movements, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 49(7), 688-695, 20130731
  94. 1P2-N-073 Dynamic Behavior of Human Eye(Bio-mechatronics/Sense, Motion and Measurement 2,Mega-Integration in Robotics and Mechatronics to Assist Our Daily Lives), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2005(0), 2005
  95. The Challenge of Objective Assessment of Endoscopic Surgical Skill : Hiroshima University Endoscopic Surgical Assessment Device, The Japanese Journal of Gastroenterological Surgery, 40(3), 20070301
  96. CPG Based Manipulation : Adaptation of the Switching Cycle of the Grasping Fingers by the Joint Angle Feedback, Transactions of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers. Series C., 71(705), 1654-1660, 20050525
  97. 1A2-M02 Stiffness Sensing of Human Eye based on the Measurement of the Contact Area and the Displacement, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2007(0), _1A2-M02_1-_1A2-M02_2, 2007
  98. 2B2-1 Haptic Augmented Reality to Present Force Response of Biological Tissue, 2011(21), 263-266, 2011
  99. 7D13 Haptic display of biological tissue by using haptic augmented reality technique, The Proceedings of the Bioengineering Conference Annual Meeting of BED/JSME, 2012(0), _7D13-1_-_7D13-2_, 2012
  100. Haptic rendering by augmentating virtual force on the force response of a base object : application to puncture by using a rubber sheet, Technical report of IEICE. HIP, 112(483), 7-12, 20130313
  101. Investigation of the improvement in tactile sensitivity by using stochastic resonance effect, IEICE technical report. Welfare Information technology, 113(272), 13-16, 20131026
  102. Pseudo-Haptic Display by EMS, Visual, and Vibrotactile Stimulation(Haptic Contents), Transactions of the Virtual Reality Society of Japan, 19(4), 487-494, 2014
  103. 1P1-C02 Improvement on tactile sensitivity by a stochastic resonance effect(Tactile and Force Sensing (3)), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2012(0), _1P1-C02_1-_1P1-C02_4, 2012
  104. 1P1-D06 Steering Control System Based on Human Arm Impedance Properties for Emergency Avoidance Assistance(Car Robotics), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2012(0), _1P1-D06_1-_1P1-D06_2, 2012
  105. 2A2-D02 Evaluation of motion effot in a door-opening and -closing motion(Musculoskeletal Modeling), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2012(0), _2A2-D02_1-_2A2-D02_4, 2012
  106. 2A2-D03 Evaluation of Arm Movements based on a Musuloskeletal model and sEMG measurements(Musculoskeletal Modeling), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2012(0), _2A2-D03_1-_2A2-D03_4, 2012
  107. 818 An Architecture of Steering Assist System Based on Human Arm Impedance Properties, The Proceedings of Conference of Chugoku-Shikoku Branch, 2012(0), 81801-81802, 2012
  108. 1P1-N02 Investigation of subjective force perception based on the estimation of muscle activities during a steering operation(Musculoskeletal modeling), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2013(0), _1P1-N02_1-_1P1-N02_3, 2013
  109. 2A1-A14 Improvement of tactile perception capability by stochastic resonance effect : Discussion based on a summing network model(Tactile and Force Sensing (1)), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2013(0), _2A1-A14_1-_2A1-A14_4, 2013
  110. 1A1-E01 Fingertip force estimation by using contact images based on Hertzian contact theory(Haptic Interface (1)), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2013(0), _1A1-E01_1-_1A1-E01_2, 2013
  111. 1A1-E02 Haptic Rendering by Augmentating Virtual Force on the Force Response of a Base Object : Force display based on a spring mass model(Haptic Interface (1)), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2013(0), _1A1-E02_1-_1A1-E02_2, 2013
  112. 3P1-H05 Muscle activation assistive wear that improves force perception performance(Musculoskeletal modeling), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2014(0), _3P1-H05_1-_3P1-H05_3, 2014
  113. 3P1-H07 Interface design that considers muscle effort(Musculoskeletal modeling), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2014(0), _3P1-H07_1-_3P1-H07_2, 2014
  114. 3P2-A07 Fingertip force estimation of multiple fingers by an FTIR method(Haptic Interface), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2014(0), _3P2-A07_1-_3P2-A07_2, 2014
  115. 3P2-B05 Effect of visual and vibrotactile feedback on induced weight perception via EMS(Haptic Interface), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2014(0), _3P2-B05_1-_3P2-B05_2, 2014
  116. 3P2-B07 Laparoscopic surgical training system using the haptic enhanced reality method(Haptic Interface), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2014(0), _3P2-B07_1-_3P2-B07_2, 2014
  117. 3P2-G01 An Interactive Training System for Myoelectric Prostheses Using Virtual Reality Technology(Rehabilitation Robotics and Mechatronics), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2014(0), _3P2-G01_1-_3P2-G01_2, 2014
  118. 1A1-D02 Laparoscopic surgical training system using the haptic enhanced reality method : Haptic enhanced reality using a three-dimensional base object, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _1A1-D02_1-_1A1-D02_2, 2015
  119. 1P1-W01 Development of a real-time muscular effort visualization system, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _1P1-W01_1-_1P1-W01_3, 2015
  120. 1P1-W06 Pseudo-haptic display by an electrical muscle stimulation, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _1P1-W06_1-_1P1-W06_3, 2015
  121. 1P1-X07 Musculoskeletal Model of Hand Considering Individual Differences, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _1P1-X07_1-_1P1-X07_3, 2015
  122. 1P2-K05 Training System for the Five-finger EMG-prosthetic Hand Using Virtual Reality, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _1P2-K05_1-_1P2-K05_2, 2015
  123. 2A1-B06 Effect of surface characteristics of an object on the deformation of an elastic body, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _2A1-B06_1-_2A1-B06_3, 2015
  124. 2P1-S07 Development of a Tablet Application for Readily Testing Higher Brain Functions Based on Cognitive Information Processing Models, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2015(0), _2P1-S07_1-_2P1-S07_4, 2015
  125. A Subjective Force Perception Model of Humans and Its Application to a Steering Operation System of a Vehicle, TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C, 78(795), 3705-3714, 2012
  126. 1C3-6 Investigation of subjective force perception based on the estimation of muscle activities, The Japanese Journal of Ergonomics, 49(0), S154-S155, 2013
  127. Force Perception Model in a Steering Operation Based on the Estimation of Muscle Activity, TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C, 79(808), 4917-4925, 2013
  128. Stiffness Sensing of Human Eye Based on the Contact Method, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 43(4), 243-249, 2007
  129. Efficiency evaluation in a door open-close motion by using a musculoskeletal model, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of Japan Ergonomics Society, 48(0), 462-463, 2012
  130. Surgical Grasping Forceps with the Sensorimotor Enhancement Capability by Stochastic Resonance, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 32(6), 566-573, 2014
  131. A Clinical Diagnosis Support System for General Movements Evaluation to Assess Spontaneous Movements in Infants, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 50(9), 684-692, 2014
  132. 2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2014), Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 32(8), 718-718, 2014
  133. A Reduced-dimensional Recurrent Probabilistic Neural Network Based on Time-series Discriminant Component Analysis, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 50(4), 356-365, 2014
  134. On special issue “Human Modelling and Enhancement”, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 32(10), 843-843, 2014
  135. Force-based Automatic Identification and Skill Assessment of Forceps Manipulations, Transactions of Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Engineering, 50(6), 581-590, 2012
  136. A marker-less monitoring system for behavior analysis of infant using video image, Japan Journal of Human Growth and Development Research, 2014(65), 1-7, 2014
  137. Kansei-related assessment and its application to a design for steering wheel operation characteristics in a subjective force perception space, Transactions of the JSME (in Japanese), 81(822), 14-00463-14-00463, 2015
  138. A Probabilistic Neural Network with Anomaly Detection and Related Application to an EMG-controlled Prosthetic Hand, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 33(4), 275-284, 2015
  139. 2E2-3 Evaluation of supporting effects on muscles of a motion assistive wear depending on the fixture position, The Japanese Journal of Ergonomics, 51(0), S278-S279, 2015
  140. A diagnostic support method for evaluating autonomic nervous function of patients with Parkinson's disease using a head-up tilt test, Iryou kikigaku (The Japanese journal of medical instrumentation), 85(6), 569-576, 2015
  141. Understanding Stochastic Behavior of Human Motions and Its Application to Physical Human-robot Interaction, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 34(6), 378-381, 2016
  142. An Interactive Training System for Myoelectric Prostheses using Virtual Hand, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 34(6), 404-410, 2016
  143. Haptic Display by Using Electric Muscle Stimulation, The Journal of The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, 136(10), 674-677, 2016
  144. Study on writing feeling of a pen with a flat grasping surface, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2017(0), 1A1-N04, 2017
  145. Ground interaction sensing for visualizing street walking experience, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2017(0), 1A1-O05, 2017
  146. Tactile texture measurement system based on the contact area deformation by using a transparent fake finger, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2017(0), 1P1-M03, 2017
  147. A Virtual Operating Experience System of a Hydraulic Excavator Using a Remote Controlled Excavator and Augmented Reality, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2017(0), 1P2-B06, 2017
  148. Assist gain setting method of construction work supporting suit using pneumatic rubber artificial muscles, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2017(0), 2P2-J04, 2017
  149. Verification of Gait Assist Effect by the Ankle Foot Orthosis, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2017(0), 2P2-O08, 2017
  150. Comparison estimate muscle activity and electromyogram on the gait with ankle foot orthosis by a musculoskeletal model, Journal of the Society of Biomechanisms, 41(4), 213-219, 2017
  151. Special issue on Augmented Human and Sports, Transactions of the Virtual Reality Society of Japan, 22(4), 445-445, 2017
  152. Preface to Special Issue on System Integration for Promoting Multidisciplinarity and Social Implementation, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 54(1), 1-1, 2018
  153. Assessment for Vehicle Steering Wheel Operation Systems Based on a Subjective Force Perception Model of Humans, Transactions of Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, 45(3), 579-584, 2014
  154. Motion assistive endoskeleton suits with artificial muscles, The Proceedings of the Symposium on sports and human dynamics, 2016(0), B-14, 2016
  155. A Pain Assessment Method Based on a Log-Linearized Peripheral Arterial Viscoelastic Model ::Relationship Between Pain and Arterial Stiffness Change Under Nociceptive Mechanical Stimuli, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 1P1-13a2, 2016
  156. Influence of the contact area deformation of the human fingertip on Kansei evaluation for material perception, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 1A2-20a7, 2016
  157. Estimation of Arterial Viscosity Based on Oscillometric Method and Its Application to Vascular Endothelial Function Evaluation, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 1A2-02b6, 2016
  158. A surgery assistive system for a laparoscopic surgery by using an omnidirectional camera, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 1A1-02a5, 2016
  159. SEnS: Sensorimotor Enhancing Suit that Improves Sensorimotor Performance:- Assistive suit for Laparoscopic Surgery -, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 1A1-02b4, 2016
  160. Modification of a feeling of walking by applying vibration from shoe sole, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 1P1-20a5, 2016
  161. Comparison of endpoint compliance ellipsoids of human arm resulted from muscle force, muscle activity and external force, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 2P2-12a5, 2016
  162. Computational prediction of subjective sense of force based on muscle activation estimation, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2016(0), 2P2-11b6, 2016
  163. Measuring ground interaction experience for capturing and visualizing city walk impressions, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 1A1-I18, 2018
  164. Prediction of tactile texture feeling by measuring fingertip vibration, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 1P1-K15, 2018
  165. Tremor direction prediction by the calculation of endpoint muscle activation compliance, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 2A1-I08, 2018
  166. Toward Suppressing Freezing of Gait for Parkinson's Disease Patient Using an Unplugged Powered Suit, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 2A2-G03, 2018
  167. Teleoperated Excavator System with Seat Vibration Feedback, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 2A2-B03, 2018
  168. Influence of the Restrictions on the Range of View from the Cockpit in Operation of a Hydraulic Excavator, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 2A2-B04, 2018
  169. A soft exoskeleton suit to support kicking motion with pneumatic artificial muscles, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 2P2-G08, 2018
  170. Investigation of efficacy of force stimuli for motion timing display:-Comparison with visual, auditory, and vibration stimuli-, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2018(0), 2P2-G07, 2018
  171. Quantifying the Slippage between a Fingertip and an Object by Capturing the Contact Area and its Applications to Evaluation of Haptic Feeling, Journal of The Surface Finishing Society of Japan, 70(3), 133-136, 2019
  172. Evaluation system for hydraulic excavator operation skill using remote controlled excavator and augmented reality, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 1P2-D02, 2019
  173. A consideration on vibration information for machine behavior feedback in tele-operated excavator, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 1P2-E02, 2019
  174. Proposal of Haptic Mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficient Considering Frequency Characteristics of Pacini Corpuscle, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 1P2-S07, 2019
  175. Development of a system that stimulates tactile sensation of water flow, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 2A1-S06, 2019
  176. Influence of the Restrictions on the Range of View from the Cockpit in Operation of a Hydraulic Excavator, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 2A2-O05, 2019
  177. Ergonomic Consideration on Car Seat Lever Position:- Analysis with Multi-Level Modeling -, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 2A2-N05, 2019
  178. Development of the walking assist device with ON-OFF pattern control using pneumatic artificial muscles, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 2P2-M03, 2019
  179. Development of Visualization system of brushed area on human body by DhaibaWorks and its accuracy evaluation, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 2P2-M01, 2019
  180. Optimal Support for Hip Joint Flexion during Walking Using Wireless Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Driver, The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2019(0), 2P2-H04, 2019
  181. Enhancement of Sensory and Motor Performance by Soft-Assistive Technology for Supporting a Society of Health and Longevity, SYSTEMS, CONTROL AND INFORMATION, 63(8), 346-351, 2019
  182. Superhuman Sports Society and Its Activity, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 38(4), 345-349, 2020
  183. Noninvasive Evaluation of Endothelial Function Based on Dilation Rate of Integrated Air-Cuff Plethysmogram, 82(3), 259-266, 20120601
  184. A Log-linearized Arterial Viscoelastic Index and Its Application to Carotid Ultrasonography, 48(9), 563-570, 20120930
  185. A Log-linearized Peripheral Arterial Viscoelastic Index and Its Application to Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy, 48(11), 731-739, 20121130
  186. Development of a Palpable Carotid Pulse Pressure Sensor Using Electromagnetic Induction, IEEJ Transactions on Electronics, Information and Systems, 132(12), 1934-1942, 20121201
  187. 1P1-M02 A Vital Sign Monitoring System for the Cervical Spinal Cord Injured While Asleep : Measurement of the Augmentation Index Using the Air-pack Type Pulse Pressure Sensor(Medical Robotics and Mechatronics (1)), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2012(0), _1P1-M02_1-_1P1-M02_4, 2012
  188. 1P1-N03 Development of a Carotid Pulse Pressure Sensor Using Electromagnetic Induction(Medical Robotics and Mechatronics (1)), The Proceedings of JSME annual Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (Robomec), 2012(0), _1P1-N03_1-_1P1-N03_4, 2012
  189. Weight and Friction Display by Controlling Slip Condition at the Fingertip, Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan, 30(2), 205-212, 2012
  190. Analysis of the Mechanism of the Delay Characteristics in Cornea Deformation for Non-contact Tonometry, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 43(2), 78-84, 2007
  191. Discovery of Aging Effect of Living Eye through High Speed Non-invasive Sensing, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 42(10), 1093-1099, 2006
  192. Stiffness Sensing of Human Eye, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 42(2), 103-110, 2006
  193. CPG Based Manipulation: Adaptation of the Switching Cycle of the Grasping Fingers by the Joint Angle Feedback:Adaptation of the Switching Cycle of the Grasping Fingers by the Joint Angle Feedback, TRANSACTIONS OF THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Series C, 71(705), 1654-1660, 2005
  194. Noninvasive Evaluation of Endothelial Function Based on Dilation Rate of Integrated Air-Cuff Plethysmogram, Iryou kikigaku (The Japanese journal of medical instrumentation), 82(3), 259-266, 2012
  195. A Log-linearized Peripheral Arterial Viscoelastic Index and Its Application to Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 48(11), 731-739, 2012
  196. A Log-linearized Arterial Viscoelastic Index and Its Application to Carotid Ultrasonography, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 48(9), 563-570, 2012
  197. A Novel Class Selection Method Based on a Partial Kullback-Leibler Information Measure and Its Application to Motion Classification Problem for EMG Signal Discrimination, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 48(9), 580-588, 2012
  198. Estimation of Arterial Viscoelastic Properties during the Flow-mediated Dilation Test, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 49(11), 1029-1036, 2013
  199. Quantification of Sympathetic Nervous Activity Based on Log-linearized Peripheral Arterial Viscoelastic Model and Its Application to Objective Assessment of Pain during Electrocutaneous Stimulation, Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 51(9), 627-633, 2015
  200. Accelerating Skill Acquisition of Two-Handed Drumming using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles, Augmented Humans 2020, 20200316
  201. Adaptive Automatic Controller for Swing Assist by Pneumatic Artificial Muscle, IEEE Sensors Applications Symposium, 20200309
  202. Ski exergame for squat training to change load based on predicted Locomotive risk level, 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 289-294, 20200112
  203. Force-feedback in Virtual Reality through PGM-based ForceHand glove, 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 1016-1021, 20200112
  204. Evaluation of Human Roughness Perception by using Tactile MFCC, International Conference on SMART MULTIMEDIA, 20191216
  205. Verification of balance function on exercise using a wearable device with pneumatic gel muscles, The 1st World Congress on Falls and Postural Stability 2019, 20191204
  206. Providing navigation assistance through ForceHand: a wearable force-feedback glove, 2019 IEEE Global Conference on Signal and Information Processing (GlobalSIP), 20191111
  207. Evaluation System for Hydraulic Excavator Operation Skill Using Remote Controlled Excavator and Augmented Reality, The 2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2019),, 3229-3234, 20191104
  208. Quantitative Assessment of Brushed Bodily Area by Measuring of Brush Motion Using IMUs and Its Accuracy Evaluation, The SICE Annual Conference 2019, 723-726, 20190910
  209. Effect of Contraction Parameters on Swing Support During Walking Using Wireless Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Driver: A Preliminary Study, The SICE Annual Conference 2019, 727-732, 20190910
  210. Development of aWalking Assist Device with ON-OFF Pattern Control Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscles, The SICE Annual Conference 2019, 733-736, 20190910
  211. Automatic Exercise Assistance for the Elderly Using Real-Time Adaptation to Performance and Affect, Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodality and Assistive Environments, 556-574, 20190726
  212. Augmented Walking Suit for Elderly Farmers in Agricultural Environment, Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Social Media, Games and Assistive Environments, 564-574, 20190726
  213. A soft exoskeleton jacket with pneumatic gel muscles for human motion interaction, Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodality and Assistive Environments, 587-603, 20190726
  214. Influence of the Restrictions on the Range of View from the Cockpit in Operation of a Hydraulic Excavator, International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2019), 20190724
  215. Coaching system of motion timing for a baseball batter using force stimulus, Worldhaptics, 20190709
  216. Water flow display device by using air volume and vibration, Worldhaptics, 20190709
  217. Characterisation and Application of PGM in Ankle Joint Exoskeleton, International Conference on Advances in Robotics 2019 (AIR2019), 20190702
  218. Association between variation in gait cycle time and physical and mental function after total knee arthroplasty using accelerometer, 13th International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medecine World Congress (ISPRM2019), 1-100, 20190609
  219. Does ankle-foot orthosis over-assist affect knee loading?: A pilot study using a musculoskeletal model, World Conference for Physical Therapy Congress 2019, 20190510
  220. System to Evaluate the Skill of Operating Hydraulic Excavators Using a Remote Controlled Excavator and Virtual Reality, FRONTIERS IN ROBOTICS AND AI, 6, 20200109
  221. Influence of Restrictions on Range of View From Cockpit in Operation of Hydraulic Excavator, IEEE ACCESS, 8, 90520-90527, 202005
  222. Effects of Gait Inducing Assist for Patients with Parkinson's Disease on Double Support Phase During Gait, JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS, 32(4), 798-811, 202008
  223. Effects of Varying Plantarflexion Stiffness of Ankle-Foot Orthosis on Achilles Tendon and Propulsion Force During Gait, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 28(10), 2194-2202, 202010
  224. Effects of Machine Instability Feedback on Safety During Digging Operation in Teleoperated Excavators, IEEE ACCESS, 9, 28987-28998, 20210216
  225. Cross-Modal Effect of Presenting Visual and Force Feedback That Create the Illusion of Stair-Climbing, APPLIED SCIENCES, 11(7), 20210301
  226. Optimal Swing Support During Walking Using Wireless Pneumatic Artificial Muscle Driver, JOURNAL OF ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS, 33(2), 379-385, 20210420
  227. Individual Adjustment of Contraction Parameters for Effective Swing Assist Using a Pneumatic Artificial Muscle in the Elderly, APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL, 11(9), 20210510
  228. Omnidirectional camera and head-mount display contribute to the safety of laparoscopic surgery, Minimally Invasive Therapy & Allied Technologies
  229. ForceArm: A wearable pneumatic gel muscle (PGM) based assistive suit for the upper limb, IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics, 25(2), 269-281
  230. SmartAidView Jacket: Providing visual aid to lower the underestimation of assistive forces, Proceedings of Augmented Humans Conference 2021, 202102
  231. Reaching Difficulty Model of Swinging Operations of a Hydraulic Excavator Considering the First-Order Delay, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, 202010
  232. An assistive interface of a teleoperation system of an excavator by overlapping the predicted position of the arm, International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, 202010
  233. Creating Illusive Perceived Assistive Force Using Visual Feedback, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, And Cybernetics, 307, 202010
  234. Effect of varying soft actuator band positions of a wearable assist device on gait simulation of lower limb muscle force, International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 202007
  235. Stealth-Adaptive Exergame Design Framework for Elderly and Rehabilitative Users, 22nd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 202007
  236. Evaluation of Cognitive Load and Its Relationship with Physical Ability on Walking Support using Pneumatic Artificial Muscle (PAM) Driver, International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2020), 742, 202007
  237. A Study on Machine Instability Feedback During Digging Operation in Teleoperated Excavators, International Conference on Human System Interaction, 202006
  238. Developing a sense of agency scale for heavy machinery operation, International Conference on Human System Interaction, 202006
  239. Kansei and Ergonomic Consideration on Slanted and Horizontal Car Seat Levers, The 5th International Conference on Design Engineering and Science(ICDES 2020), 156-163, 202011
  240. Feature Selection and Validation of a Machine Learning-Based Lower Limb Risk Assessment Tool: A Feasibility Study, SENSORS, 21(19), 20211001
  241. Kansei Engineering Study on Car Seat Lever Position, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ERGONOMICS, 86, 20211101
  242. Accuracy of Temporo-Spatial and Lower Limb Joint Kinematics Parameters Using OpenPose for Various Gait Patterns With Orthosis, IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL SYSTEMS AND REHABILITATION ENGINEERING, 29, 2666-2675, 20211201
  243. ★, Force Feedback Design of Operation Levers Considering the Characteristics of Human Force Perception to Improve Hydraulic Excavator Operability, IEEE ACCESS, 10, 926-938, 20211201
  244. Safe Walking Route Recommender Based on Fall Risk Calculation Using a Digital Human Model on a 3D Map, IEEE ACCESS, 10, 8424-8433, 20220101
  245. Estimating signal-dependent noise (SDN)-based motion variations to enhance gesture recognition, ADVANCED ROBOTICS, 36(3), 129-141, 20220201

Publications such as books

  1. 2022/04, Revolutions in Product Design for Healthcare: Advances in Product Design and Design Methods for Healthcare (Design Science and Innovation), Foot Biomechanics with emphasis on the Plantar Pressure Sensing, Springer, 2022, 04, Scholarly Book, Contributor, Gunarajulu Renganathan, Yuichi Kurita, Sasa Cukovic,and Swagata Das, ISBN-13:978-9811694547
  2. 2022/07/01, Smart Multimedia, Impact of PGM Training on Reaction Time and Sense of Agency, Springer, 2022, 07, Scholarly Book, Contributor, Enrique Calderon-Sastre, Swagata Das, Yuichi Kurita, pp.355-368
  3. 2021/12/01, Multimedia for Accessible Human Computer Interface, Accessible Smart Coaching Technologies Inspired by Elderly Requisites, Springer, 2021, 12, Joint work, EN, Swagata Das, Yuichi Kurita, and Ramin Tadayon, 978-3-030-70715-6, 31
  4. 2020/11, Wearable Sensors 2nd Edition, Wearable Haptics, In E. Sazonov (ed.), 2020, 11, ISBN: 9780128192467, eBook ISBN: 9780128192474
  5. 2016, Pervasive Haptics, Pervasive Haptics, Understanding Force Perception Characteristics of a Human and Its Applications, Springer Japan, 2016, Scholarly Book, Single work, Yuichi Kurita, 39-54
  6. 2016/07, Human Modeling for Bio-Inspired Robotics, Elsevier, 2016, 2016, Scholarly Book, Compilation, EN, Jun Ueda and Yuichi Kurit
  7. 2014/12, Wearable Sensors, Wearable Haptics, ELSEVIER, 2014, 12, Scholarly Book, Others, 英語, Yuichi Kurita, 978-0-12-418662-0, 19
  8. 2015, Advances in Physical Ergonomics and Human Factors Part I, Evaluation of endpoint compliance based on the estimation of the muscle activity, AHFE International, 2015, Scholarly Book, Joint work, Yuichi Kurita, Kohei Sakurada, and Tosho Tsuji, 89-92

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Soft wearable exoskeleton and its applications to human augmentation, Yuichi Kurita, Easwari Engineering College International Faculty Development Program on Exploring the future endeavours in the Biomedical Technology, 2023/01/23, With Invitation, English, online
  2. Human augmentation with a soft wearable exoskeleton, Yuichi Kurita, Ninth International Conference on Biosignals, Images, and Instrumentation, 2023/03/16, With Invitation, English, online
  3. Lower limb Flatfoot Gait Kinematics with and without Running Shoes, Gunarajulu Renganathan, Hamidreza Barnamehei, Yuichi Kurita, Swagata Das, 9th World Congress of Biomechanics, 2022/07, Without Invitation, English, Online
  4. On-line Tuning of Control Parameters of Pneumatic Artificial Muscle for Swing Support of Hip Joint during Walking, Kota Kiriyama, Haruki Toda, Masataka Yamamoto, Yuichi Kurita, Hiroshi Takemura, Mitsunori Tada, 17th International Symposium of 3-D Analysis of Human Movement, 2022/07, Without Invitation, English, Tokyo, Japan
  5. Motion measurement and analysis for Functional Independence Measure evaluation, Shino Matsuura, Hiroaki Kimura, Kazuhiko Hirata, Yui Endo, Mitsunori Tada, Tsubasa Maruyama, Kurita Yuichi, 17th International Symposium of 3-D Analysis of Human Movement, 2022/07, Without Invitation, English, Tokyo, Japan
  6. Impact of PGM Training on Reaction Time and Sense of Agency, Enrique Calderon-Sastre, Swagata Das, and Yuichi Kurita, International Conference on Smart Multimedia, 2022/08, Without Invitation, English, Marseille, France
  7. Relationship between spatial frequency bands of textures and the subjective assessment of roughness, Takuma Kanemoto and Yuichi Kurita, SICE Annual Conference 2022, 2022/09, Without Invitation, English, Kumamoto, Japan
  8. Development of Hand Rehabilitation Support System with a Virtual Hand and Assist Glove, Kai Ikeda, Kazuhiko Hirata, Yuichi Kurita, Asiahaptics 2022, 2022/11, Without Invitation, English, Tokyo, Japan
  9. Muscle Activity and Ground Reaction Force-Based Control Strategies for Actuating Soft Wearables Using Squat Motion, Priyanka Ramasamy, Gunarajulu Renganathan, Yuichi Kurita, EEE Humanoids 2022, 2022/11, Without Invitation, English, Okinawa, Japan
  10. Load Information Feedback Method for Teleoperated Hydraulic Excavators Considering Switching to Different Classes, Masaki Nagai, Masaru Ito, Chiaki Raima, Seiji Saiki, Yoichiro Yamazaki, Yuichi Kurita, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2023/01, Without Invitation, English, Atlanta, GA, USA
  11. Manipulation of perceptual force by vibration -Effect on isometric wrist extension movement-, Taichi Tamai, Yuichi Kurita, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2023/01, Without Invitation, English, Atlanta, GA, USA
  12. Neurorehabilitation Support System with Simultaneous Vision and Force Feedback, Kai Ikeda, Yuichi Kurita, Kazuhiko Hirata and Chiaki Raima, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2023/01, Without Invitation, English, Atlanta, GA, USA
  13. Postural Implications of Back and Front squat using Biomechanical simulation, Gunarajulu Renganathan, Hamidreza Barnamehei, Poongavanam Palani, Yuichi Kurita, 2023 Fifth International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Communication Technologies, 2023/02, Without Invitation, English, Tamil Nadu, India
  14. Ski for Squat: A Squat Exergame with Pneumatic Gel Muscle-based Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment, Priyanka Ramasamy, Swagata Das, and Yuichi Kurita, 23rd International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 2021/07/24, Without Invitation, English
  15. Effect of surface textures on the fingertip forces perception and output, Kenta Kishishita, Naoki Sakamoto, Hiroaki Muranami, Kazuhiro Hattori, Yuichi Kurita, 2021 IEEE World Haptics Conference, 2021/07/06, Without Invitation, English
  16. Development of a Compact Wireless Walking Assist Device for Parkinson's Disease Patients, Rikuo Kawamoto, Taiki Yoshitake, Yuichi Kurita, Tomohiro Shibata, 9 th International Symposium on Applied Engineering and Sciences, 2021/12/05, Without Invitation, English
  17. Towards Applying Pneumatic Gel Muscles to Augment Plantar Flexor Muscle Stretching for Children with Cerebral Palsy, Sujuan Wang, Swagata Das, Yuichi Kurita, Takashi Goto, Chun Zhai, AugmentedHumans 2022, 2022/03/13, Without Invitation, English
  18. Effect of Switching from a Teleoperated Excavator with Different Size onWork Efficiency, Junya Masunaga, Masaru Ito, Chiaki Raima, Yuzuki Okawa, Ryota Sekizuka, Seiji Saiki, Yoichiro Yamazaki and Yuichi Kurita, AugmentedHumans 2022, 2022/03/13, Without Invitation, English
  19. Human balance ability assessment through Pneumatic Gel Muscle (PGM)-based Augmentation, Priyanka Ramasamy, Masato Hamada, Swagata Das, and Yuichi Kurita, AugmentedHumans 2022, 2022/03/13, Without Invitation, English
  20. Gesture recognition considering the estimation of signal-dependent noise (SDN)-based motion variation, Swagata Das, Yuya Ishibashi, Mayuko Minakata, and Yuichi Kurita, 2021/03, Without Invitation, English, Online
  21. Soft exoskeleton technology helps people living in hyper aged society, Yuichi Kurita, Liberal Arts & Culture Center (LACC) Public Lecture in Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), 2019/04/08, With Invitation, English, Alexandria, Egypt
  22. Soft exoskeleton technology for hyper-aged society, Yuichi Kurita, Symposium on Novel Technology for Treatment of Knee Degenerative Disorders, 2019/04/07, With Invitation, English, Cairo, Egypt
  23. Soft Exoskeleton Technology to Support People Living in Ageing Society, Yuichi Kurita, Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research: Present and Future : Science, Technology and Society (STS) session, 2019/04/06, With Invitation, English, Cairo, Egypt
  24. Muscleblazer: Force-Feedback Suit for Immersive Experience, Yusuke Kishishita, Swagata Das, Antonio Vega Ramirez, Chetan Thakur, Ramin Tadayon, Yuichi Kurita, IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces (IEEE VR), 2019/03/24, Without Invitation, English, Osaka, Japan
  25. Gait Evaluation on Parkinson's Disease Patients Using Spontaneous Stimulus Induced by UPS-PD, Ai Higuchi, Junichiro Shiraishi, Yuichi Kurita, Evgeniia Shchelkanova, Yosuke Ikeda, Tomohiro Shibata, 2019 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII2019), 2019/01/10, Without Invitation, English, Paris, France
  26. Reducing Muscle Effort While Walking Using Augmented Walking Suit and Pilot Trial with Elderly Farmers, Chetan Thakur, Yuichi Kurita, 2018/12/21, Without Invitation, Japanese
  27. Soft exoskeleton to augment sports activity, Yuichi Kurita, Superhuman Sports Workshop in Taiwan, 2018/11/27, With Invitation, English, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
  28. Soft exoskeleton for human augmentation to support people in hyper-aged societies, Yuichi Kurita, JST- MoST Conference ICT for Accessibility and Support of Older People, 2018/11/26, With Invitation, English, Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Tainan, Taiwan
  29. VR training system of step timing for baseball batter using force stimulus, Wataru Sakoda, Toshio Tsuji, and Yuichi Kurita, AsiaHaptics2018, 2018/11/01, Without Invitation, English, Songdo, Korea
  30. Evaluation of haptic feeling and its application to industrial design, Yuichi Kurita, Tutorial for 2018 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 2018/10/07, With Invitation, English
  31. Artificial Motion Guidance: an Intuitive Device based on Pneumatic Gel Muscle (PGM), Takashi Goto, Swagata Das, Yuichi Kurita, Kai Kunze, 31st ACM User Interface Software and Technology Symposium (UIST2018), 2018/10/01, Without Invitation, English, Berlin, Germany
  32. Prediction of Affective Feeling of Tactile Texture Based on Measurement of Fingertip Deformation, Taiju Shizuno, Tsuyoshi Arakawa, Toshio Tsuji, and Yuichi Kurita, IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC2018), 2018/10/01, Without Invitation, English, Miyazaki, Japan
  33. Soft Wearable Augmented Walking Suit with Pneumatic Gel Muscles and Stance Phase Detection System to Assist Gait, Chetan Thakur, Kazunori Ogawa, Toshio Tsuji, IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robot and Systems (IROS2018), 2018/10/01, Without Invitation, English, Madrid, Spain
  34. Unplugged Powered Suit for Superhuman Tennis, Kazunori Ogawa, Tomohiro Ikeda, and Yuichi Kurita, 12th France-Japan Congress, 10th Europe-Asia Congress on Mechatronics, 2018/09/01, Without Invitation, English, Tsu, Mie, Japan
  35. A soft exoskeleton jacket for human motion interaction, Antonio Vega Ramirez, Yuichi Kurita, 2018/09, Without Invitation, English
  36. Prediction of perceived steering wheel operation force by muscle activity, Yusuke Kishishita, Kazuhiro Takemura, Naoki Yamada, Toshihiro Hara, Atsuhide Kishi, Kazuo Nishikawa, Takahide Nouzawa, Toshio Tsuji, and Yuichi Kurita, The 3rd Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs (ROOB2018), 2018/08/31, Without Invitation, English
  37. Biofeedback for Training Pelvic Floor Muscles with EMG Signals of Synergistic Muscles, Hikaru Hasegawa, Takayuki Tanaka, Tomohiro Wakaiki, Koji Shimatani, and Yuichi Kurita, International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2018), Advances in Physical Ergonomics & Human Factors, 2018/07/01, Without Invitation, Japanese, Orlando, Florida, USA
  38. Development of a Lightweight Flexible Construction Work Assist Suit Using Pneumatic Rubber Artificial Muscles, Kazunori Ogawa, Ayumu Ono, Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Kosuke Tsuneyasu and Yuichi Kurita, 40th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC2018), 2018/07/01, Without Invitation, English, Honolulu, HI, USA
  39. Estimation of compressive tibiofemoral force using over resistance of ankle-foot orthosis on gait, Masataka Yamamoto, Koji Shimatani, Masaki Hasegawa, Takuya Murata, and Yuichi Kurita, 40th International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC2018), 2018/07/01, Without Invitation, English, Honolulu, HI, USA
  40. Muscleblazer : A wearable laser tag module powered by PAM-induced force-feedback, Yusuke Kishishita, Antonio Vega Ramirez, Swagata Das, Chetan Thakur, Yohei Yanase, and Yuichi Kurita, First International Symposium on Amplifying Capabilities, Competing in Mixed Realities (Superhuman Sports Design Challenge), 2018/07/01, Without Invitation, English, Delft, Netherlands
  41. ForceHand glove: a wearable force feedback glove with pneumatic artificial muscles, Swagata Das, Cassie Lowell, Yusuke Kishishita, Kazunori Ogawa, Toshio Tsuji and Yuichi Kurita, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA2018), 2018/05/01, Without Invitation, English, Brisbane, Australia
  42. A soft exoskeleton suit to reduce muscle fatigue with pneumatic artificial muscles, Kosuke Tsuneyasu, Ayumu Ohno, Yoshiyuki Fukuda, Kazunori Ogawa, Toshio Tsuji and Yuichi Kurita, Augmented Human 2018, 2018/02/07, Without Invitation, English, Seoul, Korea
  43. Reinforced suit using low pressure driven artificial muscles for baseball bat swing, Wataru Sakoda, Antonio Vega, Kazunori Ogawa, Toshio Tsuji and Yuichi Kurita, Augmented Human 2018, 2018/02/07, Without Invitation, English, Seoul, Korea
  44. A Virtual System of a Hydraulic Excavator Using a Remote Controlled Excavator with Augmented Reality, Ryota Sekizuka, Kazushige Koiwai, Seiji Saiki, Yoichiro Yamazaki, Toshio Tsuji, Yuichi Kurita, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2017/12/11, Without Invitation, English, Taipei, Taiwan
  45. Soft exoskeleton to augment sports activity and support healthcare, Yuichi Kurita, Italy-Japan Workshop 2017, 2017/12/08, With Invitation, English
  46. Design of Human Machine Interface based on Understanding of Human's Motor and Sensory Capacitys, Yuichi Kurita, International Symposium on Micro-Nano Mechatronics and Human Science, 2017/12/04, With Invitation, English
  47. Virtual Restoration of Down-sampled EMG Signals Using a Stochastic Model, Akira Furui, Hideaki Hayashi, Takaei Kihara, Takahiro Konishi, Yusuke Yoshida, Yuichi Kurita, and Toshio Tsuji, 11th international Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology, 2017/08/22, Without Invitation, English, Kobe International Conference Center, Kobe
  48. Variance Distribution Analysis of Surface EMG signals Based on Marginal Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Akira Furui, Hideaki Hayashi, Yuichi Kurita, and Toshio Tsuji, International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2017, 2017/07/11, Without Invitation, English, Jeju Island, Korea
  49. Design and development of a PAM-enabled wrist assist glove, Swagata Das, Yuichi Kurita, and Toshio Tsuji, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2017, 2017/05/29, Without Invitation, English, Singapore
  50. Surface EMG-based evaluation of a PAM-enabled wrist assist glove, Swagata Das and Yuichi Kurita, IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2017, 2017/05/29, Without Invitation, English, Singapore
  51. Design of Weight: How do we feel force, and how can we apply it to product design?, Yuichi Kurita, Yoshiyuki Tanaka, Workshop on AsiaHaptics2016, 2016/11/29, With Invitation, English
  52. Wearable assistive devices that enhance sensorimotor capability of surgeons, Yuichi Kurita, 2nd workshop on The role of human sensorimotor control in surgical robotics, 2015/10/02, With Invitation, Japanese
  53. Human Interface for Embodied Reality, Yuichi Kurita, India-HU Workshop for Sensing and Robotics 'HiSENS2015', 2015/02/12, Without Invitation, English
  54. Change over time of infants' movements based on motion analysis: Comparison with changes in General Movements and the body sway, Koji Shimatani, Taro Shibanoki, Keisuke Shima, Yuichi Kurita, Akira Otsuka, Maura Casadio, Psiche Giannoni, Paolo Moretti, Pietro Morasso, and Toshio Tsuji, World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress, 2015/01/03, Without Invitation, English, Singapor
  55. Human Assistive System for Improving Sensorimotor Performance, Yuichi Kurita, International Workshop on Human Assistive Systems Based on Human Modeling in Tokyo, 2014/12/14, Without Invitation, English
  56. Wearable pseudo-haptic interaction by using electrical muscle stimulation, Takaaki Ishikawa, Toshio Tsuji and Yuichi Kurita, AsiaHaptics, 2014/11, Without Invitation, English, Tsukuba, Japan
  57. Fingertip force estimation based on the deformation of the fingertip, Akihito Kibita, Toshio Tsuji and Yuichi Kurita, AsiaHaptics, 2014/11, Without Invitation, English, Tsukuba, Japan
  58. Toward the next-generation of human interface: understanding human perception characteristics and their applications, Yuichi Kurita, Seminar on human sensorimotor control in Applied Physiology Department, 2014/10/01, Without Invitation, English, Department of Applied Physiology, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
  59. Chemotaxis Simulation of Caenorhabditis Elegans Using an Active cord Mechanism in an Actual Environment, C. elegans Development, Shinya Nishikawa, Zu Soh, Yuichi Kurita, Toshio Tsuji, Cell Biology and Gene Expression Meeting in association with The 6th Asia-Pasific C. elegans Meeting, 2014/07, Without Invitation, English, Nara, Japan
  60. Evaluation of endpoint compliance based on the estimation of the muscle activity, Yuichi Kurita, Kohei Sakurada, and Tosho Tsuji, International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2014/07, Without Invitation, English, Krakow, Poland
  61. Computational Modeling of Subjective Force Sensation for Assisting Human Activity, Yuichi Kurita, IEEE ICRA 2014 Workshop on Human Modeling and Control for Assistive Technologies, 2014/06/01, Without Invitation, English, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, HongKong
  62. Haptic rendering of tissue stiffness by the haptic enhanced reality method, Yoshihide Otsuru, Toshio Tsuji and Yuichi Kurita, EuroHaptics, 2014/06, Without Invitation, English, Versailles, France
  63. Fingertip force estimation based on the deformation of the fingertip, Akihito Kibita, Toshio Tsuji, and Yuichi Kurita, International Digital Human Modeling Symposium, 2014/05, Without Invitation, English, Tokyo, Japan
  64. Unloading muscle activation enhances force perception, Yuichi Kurita, Jumpei Sato, Takayuki Tanaka, Minoru Shinohara, and Tosho Tsuji, Augmented Human, 2014/03, Without Invitation, English, Kobe, Japan
  65. Haptic rendering of needle penetration by enhancing the real force response of a base object, Yuichi Kurita, Hiroyuki Ohtsuka, Kazuyuki Nagata, and Tosho Tsuji, Haptics Symposium, 2014/02, Without Invitation, English, Houston, Texas, USA

Awards

  1. 2015/12/07, Honorable Mention International Conference on Advanced Mechatronics (ICAM) 2015, ICAM2015 General Chair
  2. 2015/12/07, Honorable Mention, International Conference on Advanced Mechatronics (ICAM)2015, Palpation force display by enhancing the force response of a surgical training phantom
  3. 2012/07/03, The 2012 International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering Best Student Paper Finalist, Conference Chair, Institute of Complex Medical Engineering , Conference Chair, Institute of Complex Medical Engineering

Social Activities

History as Committee Members

  1. Associate Editor, 2018, Robotics Society of Japan
  2. Associate Editor, 2015/04, 2016/03, Advanced Robotics
  3. Associate Editor, 2015/04, 2016/03, JSME Mechanical Engineering Journal
  4. Associate Editor, 2014/04, 2015/03, IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics
  5. Associate Editor, 2014/04, 2015/03, IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration
  6. Technical Program Committee Member, 2014/04, 2015/03, 23rd IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. 26th Robotics Symposia, 2021/03, 2021/03
  2. 2019 Annual International Conference of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE2019), Program Co-Chair, 2020/09, 2020/09
  3. Augmented Humans 2020, Program Committee Member, 2020/03, 2020/03
  4. Worldhaptics2019, Industry Co-Chair, Program Committee Member, Organizer, 2019/07, 2019/07
  5. Superhuman Sports Design Challnge: First International Symposium on Amplifying Capabilities, Competing in Mixed Realities, Program Committee member, 2018/07

Other Social Contributions

  1. Superhuman Sports Workshop in Taiwan, Soft exoskeleton to augment sports activity, National Taiwan University, 2018/11/27, 2018/11/27, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Seminar or workshop, Graduate students
  2. JST-MoST Conference ICT for Accessibility and Support of Older People, Soft exoskeleton for human augmentation to support people in hyper-aged societies, JST, MoST, 2018/11/26, Tainan, Taiwan, Lecturer, Meeting or assembly, Governmental agency

History as Peer Reviews of Academic Papers

  1. 2020, Joural of Robotics and Mechatronics, Editor
  2. 2020, Advanced Robotics, Editor, 12