High-resolution wearable haptic device

Our lab focuses on the fingertip, where human tactile sensitivity is highest. To deliver realistic tactile feedback, we develop compact tactile actuators with sub-millimeter dimensions that are powerful and fast enough to stimulate the skin. Using these actuators, we build high-resolution wearable haptic devices.

Wearable tactile sensing system

Our lab also focuses on developing tactile sensing systems that can measure multi-DOF contact forces without obstructing the fingerpad. To achieve this, we develop new sensing mechanisms. Using these techniques, we can capture contact information during a wide range of manipulation tasks.

Millimeter-scale manipulation

We build flexible sub-millimeter-scale manipulation robots for operation in confined environments, that can be used in surgical robots or small drone system by combining a compact soft actuator and robotic linkages made of flexure structures.

Teleoperation system

Our research aims to build dexterous teleoperation systems. By integrating our research areas, we are developing a complete teleoperation platform. In particular, we focus on teleoperation hardware, such as a 6-DOF joystick, to enable precise manipulation.