The technologies of capturing 3D structures have recently been applied to various fields by drastic progress of various 3D sensors and 3D reconstruction methods from multiple viewpoint images such as structure from motion. In this panel presentation, we will introduce our recent research topics for augmented visualization of desired information using such 3D sensing technologies.

In IoT, generality, the power-saving and security & privacy are desired. We consider Power-saving in IoT, a multi-purposed data delivery system and the web interface which satisfies high security and privacy.

System development using general-purpose robots takes a lot of time. If the intelligent software is incorporated, cost (human, monetary, time) will be even higher. Therefore, in order to facilitate the development of the intelligent system using a robot, we perform research and development for building tools and intellectual software.

We are working on big data processing framework that combines batch processing and stream processing in order to satisfy both the speed and all data properties required when utilizing big data. We are accelerating such big data processing framework using accelerator devices, such as FPGAs and GPUs.

This project develops a multi-function robot system for smart agriculture. This system consists of base module, functional module and interface to satisfy system requirements against physical size, just in time production and low cost.

Non-destructive evaluation, detecting cracks or material degradation in structures, or identifying detachment in composite materials, has now been important for maintenance of industrial technology. Our laboratory is studying ultrasonic testing, including guided waves for inspecting long structures, and low-frequency ultrasonic waves for identifying crack tip positions.

Our research aim is the development of new optical technique to investigate an anisotropic carrier transport property of semiconductor solar cells by using terahertz polarization spectroscopy. In addition, we suggest the optimal solar cell structure for improving the light energy conversion efficiency.

Multimaterial design is an attractive way to reduce automotive body weight. Instead of spot welding, rivets, or bolts, adhesive joints are well known as a strong candidate to fasten automotive body parts. In this research, we introduce the prediction methods for adhesive joints failure by CAE.

This project develops microthermofluidic devices for life science research by the integration of microfluidic devices, which have been developed from the standpoint of bioengineering and bioMEMS, and micro-optical detection systems, which have been developed from the standpoint of thermal engineering and optical MEMS.