Institute of Science Tokyo · School of Engineering

Exploring a relationship between humans and machines, through sensation and the brain.

By bridging brain science and psychology with the principles of physical phenomena, we develop frontier technologies that serve as the core and foundation of industry — advancing harmony between humans and machines.

Research keywords

Brain scienceVisionHapticsTeleoperationVirtual realitySensory substitutionMultimodal sensory integration

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Quantitative measurement and visualization of human sensation

Using psychophysical methods and brain functional imaging to reveal the correspondence between human sensation, brain activity, and the physical world.

Applications in sensory display technology

Designing new sensations and experiences through virtual reality, sensory substitution devices, and other technologies.

Exploring device usability — "fitting in" and "deliberately not fitting in"

Controlling the sense of operating a device as if it were part of one's own body, to optimize usability and safety.