Faculty of Science and Engineering,
Tokyo University of Science, Japan
Hiroshi Takemura received his B.S. degree in engineering from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan in 1999. He then went to Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Nara, Japan where he received his M.S. (2001) and Ph.D. (2003) degree in information engineering. During October 2003 - March 2004 and January 2005 - May 2005, he was employed as a lecturer (PT) at the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Nara, Japan. During April 2004 - December 2004, he went to the University of Karlsruhe, Germany as a guest lecturer in Industrial Applications of Information & Microsystems. In 2005, he joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tokyo University of Science, Chiba, Japan, where he is currently an Associate Professor. His research interests include robotics, medical devices, biomechanics, gait analysis and human modeling.
The rapid advancement of technology has paved the way for groundbreaking innovations in healthcare and welfare. This talk explores the cutting-edge developments in several medical and welfare devices currently being developed in laboratory of Tokyo University of Science, such as a robotic endoscope, gymnasium floor inspection robot, foot plantar scanning device, ankle rehabilitation device, and the transformative impact on healthcare. The speaker will reveal the ability of each system in integrating with robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in enhancing their performance to contribute in maintaining a sustainable society. At the end of the talk, the speaker will address the crucial aspect of these technologies in shaping the future of healthcare and welfare.
