Course title
4M8000001
Advanced Bio-inspired robotics

YOSHIDA Koki
Purpose of class
One of the major goals of robotics research, including humanoid robotics, is to create machine systems that can sense, think, move, and adapt in a manner similar to living organisms. In recent years, research has expanded beyond merely mimicking the morphology and structure of biological systems to also incorporating the functional properties of biological materials into mechanical systems.
In this course, students will learn how biological forms, structures, and functions can be engineered and applied to robotic systems through a wide range of bio-inspired and biomimetic robotics research case studies.
Course content
In recent years, researchers have increasingly focused on applying the outstanding structures and functions of living systems to robotics. Through representative examples from microrobotics, soft robotics, and biohybrid robotics, this course explores how biological structures and functions can be engineered, mimicked, and applied to robotic systems.
This course also aims to cultivate the ability to generate new concepts and technological breakthroughs that go beyond conventional mechanical system paradigms, thereby equipping students with the foundational skills needed to pioneer new research directions in bio-inspired robotics.
Goals and objectives
  1. To explain the dynamics of bio-inspired robotics.
  2. To read and understand original papers on bio-inspired robotics.
  3. To discuss future research issues and their solutions in the field of bio-inspired robotics.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Presentation Final presentation Total.
1. 15% 15% 30%
2. 15% 15% 30%
3. 20% 20% 40%
Total. 50% 50% -
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction to Bio-inspired robotics. Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
2. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (1) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
3. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (2) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
4. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (3) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
5. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (4) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
6. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (5) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
7. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (6) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
8. Presentation on latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics. Preparation of presentation.
9. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (7) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
10. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (8) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
11. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (9) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
12. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (10) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
13. Latest research topics in bio-inspired robotics (11) Survey of papers on bio-inspired robotics.
14. Presentation on future research issues in bio-inspired robotics Preparation of presentation.
Total. - -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation method:
Presentations. A student has to score 60% to pass this course.

Evaluation criteria:
A student can explain and discuss fundamental topics in biomechanics.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
None
Prerequisites
Students should take Mechatronics .
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • After the classes, or by email
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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