Research
In the Suzuki Laboratory, as research on human sensibility and computer understanding,
we conduct research in a wide range of fields such as automotive notification methods for quickly and accurately obtaining vehicle information,
positioning aimed at coexistence of robots and drones with humans,
search systems for hard-to-search items,
and walking assist for the elderly and disabled.
Research Achievements
Tactile Notification System
We research systems to notify drivers from vehicles such as cars and motorcycles.
Since hearing and vision are used for all kinds of notifications and can be confusing,
we focus on tactile research.
Service to Search for Hard-to-Search Items
To allow people who travel on business or frequently to eat unique local dishes,
we search for minor local specialty foods.
Local Food Search System (Low Speed)
We also research systems to find desired scents for housing or fabric softeners,
or environments to live in from onomatopoeia.
Self-Positioning of Robots and Drones
By having drones and robots perform indoor positioning
and determine their position and relationship with surroundings,
they contribute to achieving goals in various indoor situations.
Autonomous Agricultural Robot for Pest Control
In collaboration with student venture Takizawa Robotics and Crosslink Systems,
we are producing robots that chase pests through industry-academia collaboration.
Powered Prosthetic Leg Using Sound Leg Movement
We research easily usable powered prosthetic legs
Industrial Application of Robots in Various Environments
We conduct joint research with Takizawa Robotics LLC.
Participation and Collaboration
This laboratory participates in the following activities.
Soka University Intelligent Robotics and Sensing Co-Creation Base (CIRoS)