Our Research Areas

Exploring the Frontiers of Bioinspired Robotics

Pipeline Robots

Our pipeline robots mainly focus on the research of mechatronic system integration for small-sized pipelines, aiming to solve the problems of small-sized pipeline passability, long-distance travel, reliability, inspection and maintenance.

• Snake Pipeline Robot
• Underactuated Technology
• Modular Robot
• Autonomous Operation

Underwater Robots

In the field of underwater robots, we focus on various scientific research and practical application needs in shallow waters, involving multi-joint snake-like underwater robot, flat AUV, amphibious robot.

• Modular Reconfigurable Robot
• High Mobility Technology
• Aerial Aquatic Actuators

Human-Robot Interaction

In this area, we aim to develop a system of multiple robot arms for Thai massage and rehabilitation, adjusting in real-time to human feedback to provide safe, efficient, and personalized therapy.

• Hardware Design
• Sensing and Perception
• Adaptive Control
• Reinforcement Learning

Previous research topics: https://iros2022.org/malab/www.malab.se.ritsumei.ac.jp/