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Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering

Machines create "things" which support our daily life and society. And machines also create other machines as well. Mechanical engineering is a study of engineering and creating "things" from ideas about "things" which are necessary for us.

Mechanical System Engineering is a course in which you can master the basics of mechanical engineering, design using IT technologies/environmental technologies, and gain knowledge and technical skills necessary for robotics and mechatronics. Through experiments and practical training with latest equipment and engineering/production by CAD/CAM, our excellent staff will foster mechanical engineers who can deal with IT society.

We are also providing official courses for Mechanical Design Engineering and CAD Operator qualifications. In the Robotics Course and Mechanical Design Course, we foster specialists by providing well-developed education tailored to each student's abilities.

Course Introduction

Learn a wide range of "mechanical engineering" through main course of "Manufacturing" and "Engineering"

Mechanical Design Course

Mechanical Design Course

Almost all of creation such as production machines and communication devices are based on mechanical engineering. The Mechanical Design Course provides extensive knowledge about mechanical engineering. Even from their first year, students can use high-end devices like a 3D printer, create what you image, and explore practically. There are a variety of support programs for qualifications which will equip students to play active roles in various fields.

Learn high-end mechanical engineering through robotics courses

Robotics Course

Robotics Course

In Robotics Course, you will deeply learn mechanical engineering from a perspective of robot engineering and development with the latest communication technologies using smarts phone and micro computers. As you can expect to master special and practical fields, there are actual records of winning design competitions nationwide. It can be expected to get skills as robot engineers leading the future of Japan, and great appeals in career activities.

Research Pick Up

Research on self-transfer machines between beds and wheelchairs

Research on self-transfer machines between beds and wheelchairs
Shigeaki MATSUO, Dr. of Eng., Professor

In order for wheelchair users to actively participate in society, it is necessary for them to be able to transfer between the bed and the wheelchair on their own. It is necessary for users to be able to do it themselves without the need for caregiving. In our laboratory, we have completed a transfer aid machine by fusing biomechanics knowledge and mechatronics technology.

We measured and analyzed the transfer motion of wheelchair users with a 3D motion analysis device.

Then, we clarified the motion trajectory and designed and manufactured a mechanism to reproduce the motion.

After that, everything is done in the laboratory, such as wireless operation by Bluetooth and make some electronic circuit to drive the transfer operation mechanism.

The widespread use of such devices will not only enable wheelchair users to actively participate in society, but also free caregivers from heavy work and time constraints. It will be possible to have free time, increase each other's ADL, and at the same time, have a fulfilling life.

Our laboratory has realized all kinds of ideas, not limited to medical treatment, with the goal of creating machines that are useful to every people, and we will continue to push forward.

Faculty of Engineering