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Research Activities
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory
1997
Materials Science and Technology　Bioengineering　Information and Systems Science　Advanced Machine Technology　Energy Technology　Manufacturing Technology　Robotics　[Main Research Activities]

Information and Systems Science

The efficient transfer of information is the key to successful operation of the complex systems which are increasingly found in modern society.Information Technology is therefore of great importance for the future of mechanical engineering.Some examples of MEL's research in this area are : Development of optical information processing techniques to improve on the performance of conventional electronic methods,development of instrumentation and control systems for use in extreme environments(e.g.space),and investigations into distributed control theory for complex systems .

Outline of Research Activities

  1. Surface Profilometry Using Phase-shifting and Holographic Interferometers
  2. Optical Information Processing Using Spatial Light Modulators
  3. Optical Actuators
  4. High-efficiency Propulsion Systems for Solar Powered Airships
  5. Instrumentation and Control of Autonomous Intelligent Vehicles
  6. Self-repairing Machines
  7. Advanced Finite Element Analysis
  8. Flexible Parametric Design Language

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