Creating mobile robots and dialogue systems that harmonize with people.
Information and Communication Technology (Saitama University Research Seed Collection 2025-27 p.81)
Keywords: Computer Vision, Mobile Robots, Human Behavior Measurement, Interactive Systems
Have you ever hesitated about whether to avoid a person walking towards you to the left or right? The autonomous robots that will become more common in the future will also need to move safely in harmony with the movements of people around them. We are developing collaborative robots, such as robotic wheelchairs that can move together with companions and robotic shopping carts that come to you when you give voice commands or when you want to put in your bags, by integrating technologies that measure human movement using sensors like cameras and LiDAR with autonomous mobility technology. Additionally, we are working on supporting communication between people using robots and information devices. For example, we are creating systems that IoT-enable penlights used at concerts, allowing people to feel the excitement of being at a live venue even while at home. The design of these systems leverages sociological insights into the relationships between people and between people and systems.
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Yoshinori Kobayashi, Professor Graduate School of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematical and Electronic Information, Information Area 【Recent Research Themes】 ● Tracking pedestrians and measuring behavior using smartphones ● Mobile robot systems integrated with omnidirectional video calls ● Interactive pen lights connecting performers and audiences ● Communication support using robots that express emotions ● Dialogue robots that enhance past experiences and VR experiences based on collaborative experiences
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【Appeal Points to the Industry】 ● We possess technology to measure human behavior using cameras and LiDAR. ● We have technology for autonomous mobile robots that navigate to destinations while avoiding obstacles. ● We have expertise on how robots should behave when working alongside humans. ● We hold multiple patents related to mobile robots and interactive systems. 【Examples of Practical Applications】 ● Robot wheelchair that moves in coordination with a companion ● Robot shopping cart that automates guidance and following ● Measurement of visitor movement patterns in museums and galleries ● Identification of pedestrian attributes (height and age) and groups ● Measurement of biometric information such as breathing and heart rate
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The Saitama University Open Innovation Center is a center that functions as a liaison office for industry-academia-government collaboration. It consists of three departments: the Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration Department, the Intellectual Property Department, and the Startup Support Department, each staffed with coordinators well-versed in various fields. The center's activities include solving technical challenges in companies, supporting the implementation of joint research, and conducting technology transfer aimed at introducing and utilizing Saitama University's intellectual property.