Bilateral control realizes position synchronization and the “law of action and reaction”
between two points. To advance applications of bilateral control, it is necessary to …

This paper explores the possibility of improving human haptic capabilities by amplifying
minute surface texture irregularities that are otherwise undetectable to the human touch. The …

Due to a declining population, Robots are expected to become reliable partners for humans
in the near future. Such robots need to have the ability to manipulate objects dexterously in …

Current teleoperated robotic systems for retinal surgery cannot effectively control subtle tool-
to-tissue interaction forces. This limitation may lead to patient injury caused by the surgeon's …

Stroke patients experience difficulties doing bimanual activities due to loss of inter-limb
coordination. This is commonly in arms, and most patients continue to suffer from paralysis …

This paper explores the application of machine learning techniques for object classification
based on the haptic sensation of surface textures. The haptic sensation of different surfaces …

1.1 Background The United Nations forecasts aging populations and declining birth rates all
over the world. According to the world population aging statistics in 2018, the portions of the …