1.DESIGNATED RESEARCHES　Return　　［2.SPECIAL RESEARCHES］　
Industrial Science and Technology Frontier Program
1. Eco-Smart Engine
　　　Study of Machine Elements and Solid Lubricant at High Temperatures
2. Human Sensory Measurement Technology
　　　Non-Invasive Measurement System for Stress-Related Factors and Its Metabolism
3. Micromachine Technology
　　　Evaluation of Micro Motion Mechanisms
　　　Development and Evaluation of Downsizing Technology of Manufacturing Machine
4. Super/Hyper-Sonic Transport Propulsion System
　　　Evaluation Techniques for Machine Elements in Extremely High Temperature Gas Generator
　　　Evaluation Techniques for Machine Elements in High Efficiency Aircraft Engine
5. Advanced Photon Processing and Measurement Technologies
　　　Microscopic Processing Technology
6. Super Metal
　　　Nanostructured Material
7. Development and Evaluation Of Laser Measurement and Processing Technologies
　　　Evaluation Technologies for Ultrafine particles and Functional Films
8. Development and Evaluation of High-efficiency Manufacturing Process Technology
　　　Evaluation Technologies for Laser Processing
9. Processing Technology of Materialization Tribology of Advanced Carbon Materials
10. Human Friendly and Supportive Robot System Advanced Teleoperation with High Fidelity Remote Sensation
11. A Project of Intelligent Material and Structural System
　　　Active Vibration Control of Smart Structures
　
Medical a Welfare Apparatus
12. High Performance 3-D Imaging System for Medical Diagnosis Project
　　　Optical Tomographic Imaging System
13. Technical Aids for Self Sufficiency Project (Human-Friendly Care Equipment)
　　　Power Assist System
14. Technical Aids System for Home-Care Project
　　　Study on Evaluation of Assistive Products Used at Home
15. Less-Invasive Surgery Support System Project
　　　Research on Intra-operative Generation/Updation of Control Information of Surgical Manipulator
l6. Artificial Organs Project
　　　Totally Implantable Artificial Heart System
　
R&D Program on Energy and Environmental Technologies
17. ultra-fast Cone-Beam 3 Dimensional X-ray Computed Tomography
　　　Novel Image Reconstruction and Information Processing for 4 Dimensional Medical Images
18. Hydrogen Energy Technology
　　　Evaluation of Hydrogen-Oxygen Combustion Engine
　　　Social Cost of Energy Systems
　　　Surface Reactions in Hydrogen-Oxygen Combustion
　　　Global Optimization of WE-NET Total System
19. Wind Energy Technology
　　　Wind Energy Conversion System
　　　Development of Large-Sized Wind-Energy Power-Generation System
20. Solar Energy Technology
　　　Analysis of Silicon Single Crystal Growth Process for Photovoltaic Substrate
21. Geothermal Energy Technology
　　　Analysis and Evaluation On Measurement Methods
22. Broad Area Energy Utilization Network Systems
　　　Advanced Heat Exchange and Heat Utilization
　　　Energy Utilization System Analysis and Evaluation
　　　Advanced Refrigeration Technology by Using Thermoacoustic Effects
　　　Analysis and Evaluation on Exhaust Heat Recovery System
23. Technologies Related to Global Environment
　　　Development of Super Advanced Tribomaterial
　　　MGC Advanced Turbine System
24. Ceramic Gas Turbine Technology
　　　Aerodynamic Components for Ceramic Gas Turbine
　　　Evaluation Technology of Ceramic Gas Turbine
　　　Advanced Heat Transfer Technology Utilizing Microscale Electro-Hydrodynamic (EHD) Effects
　　　Analysis Of Molecule Diffusion Phenomena
25. Superconductivity Technology for Electric Power Apparatuses
　　　Evaluation of Structural Integrity for Superconducting Generator
　　　Evaluation of Vibration Characteristics of High-Speed Rotating Body
　
Specific Regional Technology Development System
　　　Laser Applied Advanced Processing System
　　　Concurrent Manufacturing System
　　　Processing Technology for Advanced Tribomaterials
　

2.SPECIAL RESEARCHES　Return　　［3.INTERNATIONAL　JOINT RESEARCH　GOVERNMENT-PRIVATE SECTOR ］　　
Technology for Measurement and Standardization
　　　Optical Distance and Profile Measurements with Self-Calibrating Environmental Disturbances Using Non-Linear Optical Elements
　
Energy, Resources and Environment Technology
　　　Study of Advanced CO2 Release Reduction Technology
　　　Advanced Heat Utilization Technology for Natural Heat Resources with Short-Term Fluctuations in Temperature
　
Bionics
　　　Development of Hybrid Functionally Gradient Materials and Their Biological and Mechanical Compatibility
　
New Materials Technology
　　　Fabrication Technology of Advanced Diamond Related Material
　
Application of System Engineering
　　　ITS Technology for Energy-Saving
　　　Autonomy with Dynamic Behaviour for Mobile Robots
　　　Basic Research on the Active Mechanical Engineering System for Mitigation of an Earthquake
　　　Integration of Locomotion and Manipulation
　　　Reactive Loco-Manipulation
　
Industrial Foundation
　　　Adaptive Finite Element Method for 3D Problems
　　　A Study of Behaviour Generation by Learning Based on Sensor and Motion Integration
　　　Machinery Based on Quantum Effects
　　　Application of New Functional Materials to Machine Elements
　　　Rapid-Production of Intelligent Micro Parts Made from Ultra Fine Particles
　　　Advanced Artificial Lighting for Plant Production
　　　High Speed Temperature Control by Micro-Scale Thin-Film Thermocouples Array
　
Interdisciplinary Research
　　　Net-Shape Technique of Intermetallic Compound Using Supercritical Debonding Process
　
Laying the Groundwork for the Implementation of Industrial Standard
　　　Study on Evaluation Method for Biocompatibility of Biomaterials
　　　Study on Evaluation of Overhead Hoists
　
Specific International Joint Research Project
　　　　Production and Evaluation of Functionally Gradient Materials
　　　　Computer Based Preliminary Design
　　　　Efficient Locomotion System in Natural Environment
　　　　Improvement of Properties of Magnesium Alloys by Processing
　　　　Development of Super-Materials in Application of Electromagnetism in Solid
　　　　Two Phase Fluid Behaviour and its Application under Microgravity Conditions
　
Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
　　　　Use of Manufacturing Know-How in Network-based Consultation System
　　　　Processing Technology for Higher Value Addition on Metal Surfaces
　
Nuclear Engineering for Peaceful Use
　　　　Advances in Multi-dimensional Thermal Hydraulics Measurement Techniques using a Fast X-ray CT Scanner
　
Pollution Protection Technology
　　　　Active Control of Non-Stationary Noise
　　　　Application of DeNOx Catalyst to Diesel Engine and Particulate Control Using Magnetic Field
　　　　Stratified Super Lean-Burn Engine with Alternative Fuel
　
Institute for Transfer of Industrial Technology
　　　　High Performance Metal Matrix Composites
　　　　Precision Forging Technology to Manufacture Net-Shape Parts
　　　　Advanced Control of Machine Tool Systems
　
Joint Government-Private Sector Research
　　　　R&D on Measurements of Fracture-Induced Electric Current and its Application for Imminent Earthquake Prediction
　　　　Metrology and Control for Nanometer Spindles
　
　

3.INTERNATIONAL　JOINT RESEARCH　GOVERNMENT-PRIVATE SECTOR　Return　　［4.COMPETITIVE R&D ON DESIGNATED TECHNOLOGY］
　　　　Development of Functionally Gradient Materials
　　　　Development of High Performance Magnesium Alloys
　　　　Development of Ultra-solid Lubricant vvith Cluster Diamond
　

4.COMPETITIVE R&D ON DESIGNATED TECHNOLOGY　Return　　［5.ORDINARY RESEARCH］　
　　　　Nano-measuring Techniques of Dynamic Surface
　　　　Study on Life Cycle Assessment
　　　　Advanced Chemo-Mechanical Machining
　　　　Study of Open MRI-quided diagnosis/treatment concurrent system
　

5.ORDINARY RESEARCH　Return　　［6.COORDINATION FUNDS FOR PROMOTING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY］　
Department of Material Science a Bioengineering
　　　Superplastic-Forming of Austenitic Stainless Steel
　　　Lubrication Technology for Low Viscosity Fluids
　　　Tribology of Inorganic Materials at Extreme Conditions
　　　New Methods for Neurotransmitter Analysis
　　　Study on the Transport Mechanism in Membrane
　　　Application of Shape Memory Effect and Non-Destructive Inspection of Polymeric Materials
　　　Analysis of Fracture Mechanism of Materials Based on Atomic/Molecular Modeling
　　　Mechanical Properties and Internal Structure of Biological Hard Tissues
　　　Estimation of Biomaterials with Macrophage
　
Department of Applied Physics a Information Science
　　　Research on Electro-Holography Using Liquid Crystal Devices
　　　Control of Statistical Properties of Light and its Applications
　　　Motion Control of Nonlinear System
　　　Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Flow Analysis
　　　Dialogue among Multiple Intelligent Vehicles for Cooperation
　　　Research on Computational Mechanics for Unsteady Problems.
　　　Control Methods on Stratospheric Powered Balloons
　　　Emergent Engineering
　　　Environment Conscious Design Support
　
Department of Advanced Machinery
　　　Mechanism of Fatigue Failure of Steel Surfaces in Rolling Sliding Contact
　　　Underground Sound and Vibration Measurement Techniques
　　　Effect of the surface structure on the mechanical properties
　　　Fundamental Research on Nonisotropic Nano-scale Phenomena
　　　Intelligent Decentralized Control of a Flexible Distributed-Parameter Structure
　
Department of Energy Engineering
　　　Heat and Mass Transfer Under Extreme Conditions
　　　Potential Evaluation of Countermeasures against Greenhouse Effect
　　　Turbulent FIow with Separation and Reattachment By Numerical Analysis
　　　Zero-Emission Combustion Technology
　　　Hydrogen-Lithium Thermally Regenerative Cell
　　　Effect of Roughness of Iced Road on Tire Characteristics
　　　Evaluation and Control of Low Concentration Air Pollutants
　　　Emission Control of CNG Engine
　　　Surface Processing by Laser Guided Discharge
　　　Small Scale Energy System
　　　Reducing method of Tire/Road Noise
　
Department of Manufacturing
　　　Combined Machining Process Based on Electrochemical Dissolution
　　　Environmental Conservation Technology in Metal Forming
　　　Load Hysteresis Memory Device
　　　Deep Etching Technique vvith Neutral Solution
　　　Making Overhanging Projection
　　　Study on Life-cycle Strategy for Machine tools
　　　Surface Form Generation of Brittle Materials by Micromachining
　
Department of Robotics
　　　Agent Oriented Robotics
　　　Key Technologies for Robot in New Application Fields
　　　Interface Technology for Man-robot Cooperation
　　　Manipulation Skills Based on Nonlinear Dynamics
　　　Basic Study on Robotic Skit
　　　Study on Redundant Leg
　　　Study on Human Interface Technology of Assisting Devices
　

6.COORDINATION FUNDS FOR PROMOTING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY　Return　　［7.REGIONAL CONSORTIUM PROJECT］　

(Science and Technology Agency)
　
Encouragement of Basic Researches at National Research Institute
　　　Design Method of a Machine Composed of Homogeneous units
　　　Evaluation of Product Dismantlabllity for High-Quality Material Recycling
　　　High Density Assembling Technology by Low Temperature Direct Bonding
　　　Sensing of Transitional Signals and Analysis of Responses to the Signals
　　　Innovative Energy Conversion and Energy Transport Mechanism
　　　Analysis on Performance Limit of Machine System and Machine Element
　
Promotion System for Comprehensive Research and development Project
　　　Study of Physiochemical Phenomena Related on Micrrotribology
　　　Evaluation of Friction Phenomena under Micro-Loads
　
Promotion System for Intellectual Infrastructure of R&D
　　　Evaluation Method for Wear Characteristics of New Materials
　　　Study to Estimate the Accuracy of an Interferometer Using a Variable Wavelength Laser
　　　Study of Machining and Measurement for Micro Geometrical Surface
　
Encouragement of Limited-Term Contract System for Researchers
　　　Development of a Micro-Pump with Vibrating Hairs
　　　Autonomous Dynamic Control for Flexible Human-Machine Systems
　　　Active control mechanism of turbulent flow
　　　Optical manipulation for small particles
　
Joint Research Utilizing Scientific and Technological Potential in Region
　　　Research and Development of LPG Lean Burn Engine
　　　Joint Research on Soft Tissue Biomechanics and its Application to Surgical Simulation
　
　

7.REGIONAL CONSORTIUM PROJECT　Return　　［8.RESEARCH INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM(RIPS)］
　　　Thick film technology of smart materials for MEMS
　　　Development of a Reverse Engineering System for Local Industrial Arts
　　　Fundamental miniaturization Technology for Machine Tools
　　　High precision and high productivity technology for multi-axis cutting with a non-rotational tool
　　　Micro resonant device actuated by ferroelectric thin films
　　　Development of Diagnosis System using Acoustic Emission Method
　　　Advanced technology for super smoothed surfaces
　
　

8.RESEARCH INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM(RIPS)　Return　　［9.GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH PROGRAM］
　　　Development of Manufacturing Technology Database
　
　

9.GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH PROGRAM　Return　　［10.JOINT RESEARCH］
　　　Estimation Of Environmental Load Generated by Urban Traffic
　　　Improvement of Life Cycle Cost of EVs
　
　

10.JOINT RESEARCH　Return
　　　Materials Technology for Micromachine
　　　Design and Fabrication of Micromachines
　　　Diffusion Combustion for LPG
　　　Combustion of Fuel Injection in Micro Gravity
　　　Experimental Analysis of Heat Exchange Process with Chemical Reactions
　　　Computer Simulation of Micro Milling
　　　Design Inspection, Kinematic Simulation and Strength Analysis for Oil Cylinders
　　　Adaptive Control in Micro-Machining
　　　Kinematic Simulation of Planetary Transmission
　　　Computer-Aided Process Planning
　　　Rapid Prototyping of 3D Models
　　　Kinematic Simulation of Large Universal Joints
　　　Simulation Technology for Metal Forming Processes
　　　Hydrogen-Oxygen Combustion System
　　　Assembly of 3D Large-Volume Structure
　　　Performance Measurement and Analysis of 500 kW-class Wind Turbine Generator System
　　　Study of Electromagnetic Emission as Candidate Precursor of Earthquake
　　　Researches on Stratospheric Platform Technologies
　　　Evaluation for Fatigue of Bearing Steel using Acoustic Emission Techniques
　　　Application of a Magnetic Suspension Centrifugal Pump to a Blood Pump
　　　Tele-operation for the Remote Robots over ISDN-network
　　　Study on EV Battery Management System for Practical Applications
　　　Hydrogen Fueled Engine for Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Analysis of Abnormal Combustion -
　　　Investigation on Development of TribomateriaI
　　　Development of Functionally Gradient Materials
　　　Study on Improvement of Heat Resistance and Wear Resistance of Functionally Gradient Materials
　　　Research on Advanced Welding Database
　　　Micro Force Feedback Control System for Micro Manipulation
　　　Evaluation of Physical Properties of Thin Films
　　　Impact Damage by Small Particles
　　　Sensing Systems for Automated Driving Systems
　　　Three dimensional assembly of micro structural parts
　　　Development of High Performance Magnesium Alloys
　　　Research and Development of High Efficiency Liquid Phase Reactor
　　　　 - Promotion of liquid phase reaction using micro bubble -
　　　Advanced Ice Slurry Storage and Transportation Method for High Performance Cogeneration System
　　　Development of Hydrogen-Combustion Diesel Engine Cogeneration System
　　　Behavior of liquid CO2 released into the ocean
　　　Development of ultra-sonic devise structured by Jet-moulding method
　　　Production of Ultra fine Particles by Laser
　　　Study for a high speed, high precision spindle of a miniaturized lathe
　　　Materials evaluation under mixed lubrication regime
　　　Flow visualization and computational fluid dynamic analysis for blood turbo pumps
　　　Improvement of the low-loading reciprocating frictional-tester and tribological evaluations
　　　R & D on Stratospheric Airship Technology
　　　Study of light propagation in human heads
　　　Investigation into home care system
　　　Micro-rheological Research on Drag Reduction and Heat Transfer Enhancement effects of Surfactant Solutions
　　　Study on High Efficiency and Low Emissions of Gas Engines
　　　Study on rolling friction
　　　Sensing of Lanes and Its Evaluation for Advanced Vehicle Control and Safety Systems
　　　Vehicle Control Systems

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