Is Coexistence Between
Humans and Robots Possible?
Sugano Laboratory, Waseda UniversityHumans and Robots Possible?
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- 2025/02/28
Research Topics
The Sugano Laboratory at Waseda University conducts research on human-machine systems reexamined from the perspective of biomechanisms, with applications in human-coexisting robots, human-robot communication, and intelligent production systems.
A Smart Robot That Stays by Your Side for Life - One Robot per Person
What is AIREC?
AIREC (AI-driven Robot for Embrace and Care) is a general-purpose smart robot capable of autonomously performing a wide range of complex tasks. It is designed not only for customer service and household chores but also for use in welfare and medical settings.
By the year 2050, the project aims to enable AIREC to perform tasks such as:
Business support: customer service
Household tasks: cooking, laundry, cleaning
Caregiving tasks: transfer assistance, body cleaning, feeding assistance
Nursing tasks: guidance for medical tests, IV replacement
Medical support: automated diagnostics, surgical assistance
Professor Profile
Shigeki Sugano
School of Creative Science and Engineering, Waseda UniversityBorn on September 29, 1958.Graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Science and Engineering, Waseda University in 1981.
Completed a Master’s program at the same university in 1983.More Details Here
【KEYWORDS】Human-coexisting robot, Emotional communication robot, Communication robot, Piano-playing robot, Humanoid, Human-robot communication, Biomechanism...