Course title
4M999700,7M3300001
Human-Centric Robotics

 matsuhira nobuto Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course content
The lecture and discussion on the human centric robot technology based on the basic robotics. Recently, robot technology is strongly expected to support the elderly people. Because it is a big problem that Japan has become the declining birthrate and aging society. In such a case, the robot technology has to cope with human. The concept on human centric or human centered is very important including design, safety problem, regulation and so on. We will discuss them from the practical point of view.
Purpose of class
The students study how to design a robot around the elderly people, and recognize the technical and social problems. These aspects will help the students to develop the products in the company in the future.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the concept of the human centric robot (HCR)
  2. Understand the current situation of HCR
  3. Enhance the ability of design for HCR
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction of robots and advanced robots Check the web on advanced robots 190minutes
2． Concept of the human centric robot (HCR) Check the concept of HCR in advance 190minutes
3． Design of HCR Check the web on advanced robots from the viewpoint of design 190minutes
4． Mechanism and components of HCR Check the web on advanced robots from the viewpoint of mechanism 190minutes
5． Control and middleware for HCR Check the web on advanced robots from the viewpoint of control 190minutes
6． Standardization of HCR and its problem Check the web on advanced robots from the viewpoint of standarization 190minutes
7． Report 1 and discussion on HCR Prepare the presentaion 190minutes
8． Visit and discussion on the robot of company or other university Study the robotics for visiting company and university in advance 190minutes
9． The industrial application of HCR and its problem Check the web on HCR for industrial application 190minutes
10． The maintenance and outer space application of HCR Check the web on HCR for special application 190minutes
11． The medical and welfare applications of HCR and its problem Check the web on HCR for welfare application 190minutes
12． The home application of HCR and its problem Check the web on HCR for home application 190minutes
13． The service application of HCR and its problem Check the web on HCR for service application 190minutes
14． The business model of HCR and its problem
Report 2 and discussion on future HCR systems 		Check the web on HCR for business model
Prepare the presentation 		190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Report 1 Report 2 Total.
1. 20% 15% 35%
2. 15% 15% 30%
3. 15% 20% 35%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Report 1 50% and Report 2 50% are evaluated. Student with more than 60% of the combined score will be given credit. The level of 60% is that students can explain a robot for human assist from the human centric point of view discussed in this class such as control, mechanism and safety.
Textbooks and reference materials
Nobuto Matsuhira and Junji Ooaki: Introduction of robot system(ver. 2), in Japanese. International conference proceedings on robotics such as IROS, ARSO.
Prerequisites
It is preferable to have knowledge on robotics and check the web news on recent robots.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • After the lecture or at the office
Relation to the environment
Regionally-oriented
Development of social and professional independence
    Active-learning course
    Course by professor with work experience
    Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
    Applicatable Several types of robots, such as Industrial, medical, welfare, assistive, home appliance, special environment, have been developed in the company more than 20 years.
    Last modified : Thu Mar 21 15:36:30 JST 2019