Micro Robotics Laboratory
Small but clever robots modeled after insects
In a small world, gravity is weaker but such elements as friction and surface tension become stronger. This is why small creatures can easily jump from high places and walk on walls. Insects successfully live in such a small world, thanks to their effective compound eye, sensory hair and other functions. Insects can, therefore, be useful models for small machines. We aim to produce microrobots by imitating the body structure and nervous system of insects and by fusing MEMS (micro electro mechanical systems) a micromachine technology with mechatronics.

- Faculty Name
- NAGASAWA, Sumito
- Keyword
- Micromachines,Mechatronics,Robots
- Laboratory location
- Research Building TOYOSU Campus 4F 04C32-b
This lab is for this SDG activity:
STUDY FIELDS
- Mechanical engineering
- Electronic engineering
FOR SOCIETY
Microrobot applications are expected to include the inspection and repair of plumbing or narrow places where people cannot reach, and environment surveys of wide areas in planetary exploration. Also, many reasonably priced robots with the sole function of searching for people could be used in disaster-hit sites.
RESEARCH THEMES
- Research on micromachine sensors modeled after insect functions
- Research on micro servo apparatus made of shape memory alloy actuators
- Research on scale effects of technologies for robots ranging in size from ultra-small to super large