Mechatronic Systems

The Mechatronics Systems Laboratory is engaged in creative and fundamental research and development of new sensors and actuators, applied research and development of robot hands and medical diagnosis and measurement devices using these technologies, and research and development of peripheral technologies. In particular, we focus on sensors and actuators based on the piezoelectric effect as a driving principle, and our research ranges from basic research such as driving theory to design, development, and evaluation of new devices, as well as applied research such as robot control using these devices.

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	Prof. MASHIMO Tomoaki E-mail: mashimo [at] okayama-u.ac.jp Microrobotics, actuators, sensors, ultrasonic motors   Directory of Researchers
	Asst. Prof. IZUHARA Shunsuke E-mail: pyy965qj [at] okayama-u.ac.jp Microrobotics, actuators, sensors, ultrasonic motors   Directory of Researchers

Ultrasonic motors are known as an actuator with high-torque density that is high torque capability in a small volume and can drive at a high torque at low speed without a reduction gear. This characteristic miniaturizes itself to micrometer of millimeter scale. We are building a micro ultrasonic motor by researching machining and manipulation technologies. Until now, we have presented a micro-ultrasonic motor having a stator with a volume of one cubic millimeter.　MORE INFO