Laboratories
Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems consists of 12 laboratories.
Mechanical Engineering course
Dynamics of Machinery Laboratory
We widely study the mechanics of machines and structures and apply the result to the development of sports and medical equipment and the design of production equipment.
Thermal Engineering Laboratory
We study the development of the combustion equipment for the highly effective use of hydrogen energy as well as the technology for preventing potential disasters in a hydrogen-based society to solve energy or environmental issues.
Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
We study the principle and application of phenomena of liquid, gas, and slimy fluid called “soft matter”, and particularly pursue “why (principle)” and “how (application)” about the study.
Fluid Physics Laboratory
We mainly study energy saving by reducing flow resistance and try to control flow in the pipe.
Heat & Mass Transfer Laboratory
We work on new plasma processes and other research with the ultimate goal of solving all energy problems facing humanity.
Applied Mathematics Laboratory
We study phenomena that are related to mechanical engineering by using modern math theories and computers.
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
We study the fracture process of carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) used for aircraft and automotive structures by measuring and observing the deformation and damage of CFRP by using optical fiber and the digital image correlation method.
Innovative Materials Processing
We study processing methods that form the foundation of engineering. “Processing” is the process of transforming materials into other forms by giving energy.
Strength & Fracture for Advanced Material Laboratory
We study the evaluation of the properties of advanced materials from nano to macro scale from a scientific perspective. We also develop advanced equipment and structural materials and evaluate their strength characteristics, safety and reliability from an engineering point of view.
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Laboratory
We study the following topics: propulsive and maneuvering performance of ship, track keeping control, dynamic positioning control, maneuvering motion simulation methods, electric propulsion systems, and ship outfitting equipment such as anchor chains, drill pipes, tank heating systems, and transport systems of new energy such as methane hydrates.
Intelligent Systems course
Control Engineering Laboratory
We analyze human cognitive and control characteristics to optimize various designs around us. We also study man-machine interfaces for contributing to welfare engineering.
Robotics & Intelligent Systems Laboratory
We study the following topics: humanoid robots, robot arms, mobile vehicle robots, artificial muscles, intelligent sensing, artificial intelligence, multibody dynamics, and vibration/control.