Interviews with the Thinkers and Tinkerers of the INNO-vation Program
The AI Point-Detection System that Streamlines and Optimizes Imagery
Takuya Ikoma
In part 1, we spoke with Takuya Ikoma about his development process, from concept to application.
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Instant Liquefaction with the Fluidized Bed Interface (Part 3)
Yasushi Matoba
Once the challenge within the INNO-vation Program had passed, what direction did the Fluidized Bed take?
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Instant Liquefaction with the Fluidized Bed Interface (Part 2)
Yasushi Matoba
Yasushi Matoba’s challenge was set: the Fluidized Bed Interface. In Part 2, we delve deeper into the specifics of his idea.
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Instant Liquefaction with the Fluidized Bed Interface (Part 1)
Yasushi Matoba
Yasushi Matoba’s Fluidized Bed Interface combines the sand-liquifying fluidized bed phenomenon with a mesmerizing digital interface. We ask him about its origin.
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UDAR: A New Frontier in Electronic Instruments (Part 3)
Michinobu Uda
Michinobu Uda’s development of the UDAR didn’t stop after graduating from the INNO-vation Program. In part 3, we uncover what he learned in that time, and his plans for the future.
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UDAR: A New Frontier in Electronic Instruments (Part 2)
Michinobu Uda
Michinobu Uda is the inventor of the original electrical instrument UDAR. In part 2, we take a look at the overall development of the revolutionary device.
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UDAR: A New Frontier in Electronic Instruments
Michinobu Uda
Michinobu Uda’s UDAR combines the legato sound of a violin with the chordal playstyle of a piano. In part 1, we ask him directly about UDAR’s development and conception.
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Beyond the Superhuman Suit
Mitsuhiro Matsumoto
Looking to the Future and Exploring More Innovative Ideas from Mitsuhiro Matsumoto
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Build the Suit, Become the Hero
Mitsuhiro Matsumoto
A deeper exploration into the formation of the Superhuman Suit and how it was assembled.
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Eyes in the Back of Your Head - The Suit to Perceive the Imperceptible
Mitsuhiro Matsumoto
Ultrasonic Sensing Technology Equips Ordinary People with Extraordinary Powers of Perception
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“Soft thinking” – a camera to capture softness
Takahito Aoto
Dr. Takahito Aoto (University of Tsukuba) is working to develop a device that can measure the exact softness of materials without actually touching them
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VFX; inheriting the legacy of SFX from Japanese movies
Tomoyuki Miyake
At 19 years old, Tomoyuki Miyake is fascinated by Tokusatsu, a Japanese movie genre with high amounts of special effects, including Godzilla and Gamera and has been pursuing CG and VFX techno
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A handy tool for easy, stress-free clinical examinations!
Naoki Ohmiya
Prof. Naoki Ohmiya (Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University) is developing a "magnetically-controlled whole gastrointestinal tract capsule endoscope"
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The day when 3D knitting machines will surpass 3D printers
Yuichi Hirose
Yuichi Hirose, a freelance engineer, bets his life on development of the 3D solid knitting machine
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From ancient Japanese martial arts to the creation of a sports robot that can communicate with people
Kazutoshi Tanaka
Kazutoshi Tanaka (a researcher of sporting robots) is busy developing a robot that can be a companion to human beings in a variety of scenarios
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An “Incontinence” Entertainment Experience! A New Exploration of Senses Through the Simulation of Peeing Yourself!
Takayuki Kameoka
Takayuki Kameoka (University of Electro-Communications Master’s Program Year 2, Kajimoto Lab) transforms “incontinence experience systems” to entertainment content
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