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.

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Research keywords
VisionHapticsTeleoperationVirtual realityMultimodal sensory integrationSense of agency and human-AI co-operation
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Vision, haptics and brain activity
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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.
VR and sensory display technology
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Applications in sensory display technology
Designing new sensations and experiences through virtual reality, sensory substitution devices, and other technologies.
Usability research
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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.
NewsPast news →
2026.11.07–08Exhibiting at Minna no Nou Sekai 2026 (Tokyo Portcity Takeshiba)Exhibition
2026.10.16Report by visiting student MIDGLEY Archie Firth (Imperial College London)Report
2026.10.13Joint work with Shinko Stainless Polishing featured in Japan Metal BulletinPress
2026.10.09Joint work with Shinko Stainless Polishing featured in Japan Metal DailyPress
2025.08.22Prof. Yoshida featured in The Mainichi ShimbunPress
Selected activitiesAll news →
Saitama UniversityTactile Technology Petit Exhibition The NikkeiTheories of Robot Evolution Psychology WorldMeeting this Person MiraikanWho is accountable when robots cause accidents? Gateway to ScienceMachine and Human Brain: Beyond AI JST RISTEX SymposiumResponsibility and Subject in the AI Era JSPS Hirameki-Tokimeki ScienceHead-synchronized 3D displays Open CampusStereo vision through 3D aurora VR