We propose a concept called “JIZAI Body” that allows each person to live the way they wish
to live in society. One who acquires a JIZAI Body can (simultaneously) control (or delegate …

Half a century since the concept of a cyborg was introduced, digital cyborgs, enabled by the
spread of wearable robotics, are the focus of much research in recent times. We introduce …

Trade-offs in maneuverability and stability are essential in ecologically relevant situations
with respect to robustness of locomotion, with multiple strategies apparent in animal model …

Vertical force-feedback is extremely rare in mainstream interactive experiences. This
happens because existing haptic devices capable of sufficiently strong forces that would …

This paper presents the design and development of a robotic system to give physical
assistance to the elderly or people with neurological disorders such as Ataxia or Parkin …

Balance recovery after tripping often requires an active adaptation of foot placement. Thus
far, few attempts have been made to actively assist forward foot placement for balance …

Neural control is paramount in maintaining upright stance of a human; however, the
associated time delay affects stability. In the design and control of wearable robots to …

In the field of physical augmentation, researchers have attempted to extend human
capabilities by expanding the number of human appendages. To fully realize the potential of …

Humans are intrinsically unstable in quiet stance from a rigid body system viewpoint;
however, they maintain balance, thanks to neuro-muscular sensory control properties. With …

Humans are intrinsically unstable in quiet stance from a rigid body system viewpoint;
however, they maintain balance thanks to neuro-muscular sensory properties whilst still …