{"id":1467,"date":"2023-07-18T14:43:45","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T05:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/?page_id=1467"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:38:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:38:47","slug":"areas03_advmech","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/education\/mc-kikai\/areas03_advmech\/","title":{"rendered":"Machine Design and Tribology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2010\" height=\"1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565.png 2010w, https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565-1024x548.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/62e4200dfb4c9a156d0820144b3a4565-1536x822.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2010px) 100vw, 2010px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We conduct research on the design and development of novel functional elements\u2014such as actuators and sensors\u2014as well as applied mechanisms utilizing these elements. In addition, our work focuses on coatings and surface modification techniques to improve the lifespan, efficiency, and functionality of mechanical components.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cc.okayama-u.ac.jp\/mdws1\/\">Link to group homepage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"el_table_fix\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 20%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5c35c79c3a95745632c4d8e3bfc511d8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/5c35c79c3a95745632c4d8e3bfc511d8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"246\"><\/a><\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80%\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;font-size: 12px;margin-left: -20px\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Prof. WAKIMOTO Shuichi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;font-size: 12px;margin-left: -20px\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">E-mail: wakimoto<span style=\"color: #0000ff\">&nbsp;[at]<\/span> cc.okayama-u.ac.jp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;font-size: 12px;margin-left: -20px\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Actuators, Sensors, Mechanical Design, Intelligent Machines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"el_linkBtn\" href=\"https:\/\/soran.cc.okayama-u.ac.jp\/html\/9de186c1a51eacdb74506e4da22f6611_en.html\">Directory of Researchers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/b699c3d606dd6bc4b2188e88898be88c.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3711 size-thumbnail alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/b699c3d606dd6bc4b2188e88898be88c-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a>Our research focuses on actuators, particularly soft actuators characterized by their flexibility. We aim to enhance actuator performance through the integration of functional materials and to develop application mechanisms utilizing these actuators. These technologies are applied to robotic hands and medical and welfare devices.<\/p>\n<table class=\"el_table_fix\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 20%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/up_load_files\/areas\/areas03_advmech\/ShiotaTadashi.JPG\" width=\"320\" height=\"408\"><\/th>\n<td style=\"width: 80%\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;font-size: 12px;margin-left: -20px\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Assoc. Prof. SHIOTA Tadashi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;font-size: 12px;margin-left: -20px\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">E-mail: t-shiota<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"> [at]<\/span> okayama-u.ac.jp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;font-size: 12px;margin-left: -20px\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Mechanical element, Tribology, Gear, Fatigue strength, Low friction and wear, Surface modification, Coating\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><a class=\"el_linkBtn\" href=\"https:\/\/soran.cc.okayama-u.ac.jp\/html\/632c70b0b0d3ab0474506e4da22f6611_en.html\">Directory of Researchers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/up_load_files\/areas\/areas03_advmech\/Research_TadashiShiota.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elst.okayama-u.ac.jp\/up_load_files\/areas\/areas03_advmech\/Research_TadashiShiota.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"146\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Development of water lubrication coating: Water lubrication technology is expected as an alternative technology to oil lubrication with the aim of reducing environmental impact. In this study, we study the creation of new coatings that exhibit ultra-low friction with a friction coefficient of 0.01 in aqueous solutions such as water and seawater and the elucidation of their water-lubrication mechanisms. 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