We were interviewed by the university’s public relations magazine, where we had the opportunity to present and introduce our laboratory’s research activities.
An exchange event combining research introductions was held on campus for third-year undergraduate students, where light refreshments were served while introducing laboratories and research activities.
Yurina Tanaka, a first-year Master's student, received a Sponsor Award for her poster presentation at the SICE System and Information Division Annual Conference 2025 (SSI2025). This award recognizes her dedicated efforts and high-quality research. Congratulations!
Seven students from our laboratory presented posters at the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Systems and Information Division Academic Conference 2025 (SSI2025) held in Miyagi Prefecture, gaining valuable experience!
1st year master's student Shuu Kato gave a pitch at QCP Startup Pitch 2025 held on October 1, 2025, and received the NEDO Award for his highly evaluated presentation. This is a wonderful result of his continuous effort—congratulations!
A four-day study camp on machine learning was held at the Tokyo University of Science Seminar House. Through lectures and discussions, lab members deepened their understanding of machine learning and strengthened relationships among members. It was a productive and enjoyable camp for all participants.
1st year master's student Yurina Tanaka received the Excellent Presentation Award at the 9th Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs (ROOB2025) for her presentation “Proposal of Grasping-Error Aware Minimization (GEAM).” Her daily research efforts have paid off—congratulations!
2nd year master's student Ryosei Kaneko received the Integration Award at the 9th Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs (ROOB2025) for his presentation “Automation of Book Storage Using a Manipulator.” Congratulations on this remarkable achievement!
On September 7, 2025, 10 master’s and 8 undergraduate students from Arai Laboratory presented their posters at the 9th Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs (ROOB2025), held at the TUS Katsushika Campus. It was the first academic presentation experience for many undergraduates, providing valuable learning opportunities for future research.
The Summer Open Campus was held, featuring a demonstration of the “Automatic Noodle Cooking System ver.4,” which will be showcased at the upcoming university festival. Visitors also enjoyed lab tours and research introductions, gaining insight into the atmosphere and research focus of the laboratory. Thank you to everyone who attended!
2nd year master's and 1st year master's students, along with Associate Professor Arai, visited NOVARE, a multi-purpose facility of Shimizu Corporation that promotes advanced technology and interdisciplinary collaboration. The visit offered valuable insights into cutting-edge technology and innovation in various fields. Thank you to everyone at Shimizu Corporation for the kind hospitality!
Members of the Arai Laboratory held a summer BBQ, enjoying food, sports, and watermelon splitting. It was a great opportunity to relax and strengthen bonds within the team.
Following the graduate school entrance exams, students celebrated by participating in the “Toast by the Riverside” event at Tone Canal. Congratulations to all examinees on your efforts!
Members of Arai Laboratory appeared in a Tokyo University of Science promotional video and interview. The video showcased a demonstration of the automatic noodle cooking system, and students discussed their research and laboratory activities during the interview.
2nd year master's student Ginga Kennis received the JSME Young Excellent Presentation Fellow Award for his presentation at ROBOMECH2024 titled “Integrated Path and Observation Planning for Handling Objects with Diverse Optical Properties.”
Eleven master’s students presented at the Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2025 (ROBOMECH2025) in Yamagata. Through discussions with other researchers, they gained valuable feedback and new perspectives for their ongoing research.
1st year master's students Taisuke Sato and Riina Matsushita, along with Associate Professor Arai, participated in a “Disassembly Workshop” hosted by Panasonic Holdings Corporation. They worked with industry experts and researchers from Osaka University, exchanging ideas through the hands-on disassembly of home appliances. It was an insightful and productive experience.
1st year master's student Masaya Hasegawa’s paper, titled “Application of Visual Servoing to Drawer Retrieval and Storage Operations,” was published in the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics Vol.37 No.2 (Industrial Robots Special Issue). (Read the paper)
Associate Professor Arai presented at GTIE GAP DEMO DAY 2025, introducing the project “Development of the World’s First Service Robot for Object Retrieval and Storage to Improve Well-being,” which was selected for the GTIE GAP Fund.
The Spring Open Campus and Lab Tour were successfully held on April 20, 2025. Visitors learned about student life and research activities in the Arai Laboratory. Thank you to everyone who attended!
On April 1, 2025, eight new undergraduate and one new master’s student joined the Arai Laboratory. A welcome party was held in the evening, featuring introductions and homemade dishes by senior members. It was a fun and friendly start to the new academic year!
Associate Professor Arai was invited as a speaker at the SICE SI Manipulation Workshop, where he gave a lecture titled “Vision-Based Robotic Manipulation.” The session provided valuable insights into the integration of perception and control in robotics.
1st year master's student Ginga Kennis was preliminarily selected for the JSME Young Excellent Presentation Fellow Award for his presentation at ROBOMECH2024 titled “Integrated Path and Observation Planning for Handling Objects with Diverse Optical Properties.”
1st year master's student Ginga Kennis presented his work titled “Handling of Objects with Diverse Optical Properties Using a Monocular Camera” at the 30th Robotics Symposium held in Dogo, Ehime Prefecture. Great job on your oral presentation!
At the degree conferral ceremony, three students from Arai Laboratory received awards: 2nd year master's student Kensei Tanaka (Dean’s Award), 4th year undergraduate student Shuu Kato (Department Student Award), and 4th year undergraduate student Yurina Tanaka (JSME Hatakeyama Award). Congratulations to all!
The degree and graduation ceremony of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, was held. Seven undergraduate students and one master’s student received their diplomas.
Raito Murakami received the 2024 SICE Research Encouragement Award for his presentation “Simultaneous Optimization of Manipulator Path and Layout for Automated Assembly” at SI2023. Congratulations on this recognition!
1st year master's student Masaya Hasegawa’s paper titled “Application of Visual Servoing to Drawer Retrieval and Storage Operations” was accepted for publication in the Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics Vol.37 No.2 (Industrial Robots Special Issue).
4th year undergraduate student Yurina Tanaka was recognized for her outstanding academic and research achievements at the Tokyo University of Science 2024 Student Awards Ceremony held at Kagurazaka Campus. (Official TUS Link)
4th year undergraduate student Shunya Miwa presented his work titled “High-Speed Path Planning of Manipulators Using Quantum Annealing Machines” at the 12th SICE Control Division Multi-Symposium (MSCS2025) held in Osaka.
4th year undergraduate student Yurina Tanaka presented her research titled “Folding Door Opening Operation” at the 12th SICE Control Division Multi-Symposium (MSCS2025) held in Osaka.
4th year undergraduate student Taisuke Sato gave a poster presentation titled “Cable Cutting by a Manipulator” at the 12th SICE Control Division Multi-Symposium (MSCS2025) held in Osaka, Japan.
4th year undergraduate student Shuu Kato gave a poster presentation titled “Drawer Opening and Closing Operation Using a Manipulator” at the 12th SICE Control Division Multi-Symposium (MSCS2025) held in Osaka, Japan.
4th year undergraduate student Riina Matsushita gave an oral presentation titled “Recognition and Evaluation of Cables for Automated Cutting in Dismantling Process” at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics (ICM2025) held at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
4th year undergraduate student Shuu Kato presented “Low-Computational-Cost Edge-Computing Robot System for Fruit Automatic Harvesting using a Raspberry Pi” at the 2025 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics (ICM2025) held at the University of Wollongong, Australia.
The Arai Laboratory appeared on the Asahi Shimbun YouTube channel “Dosakyodai no Daigaku Dokoiku,” introducing our ramen-cooking robot and cable-cutting robot systems. (Watch on YouTube)
2nd year master's student Kensei Tanaka received the Excellent Presentation Award at the 25th SICE System Integration Division Conference (SI2024) for his presentation “Recognition and Cutting of Wires for Disassembly Automation.” Congratulations on this achievement!
The master’s thesis defense for the first graduating class of Arai Laboratory was held. Students presented their research results and engaged in meaningful discussions with faculty members. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
The undergraduate thesis presentations of the 3rd class of Arai Laboratory were held. Students presented their work clearly and confidently, supported by guidance from seniors and peers. Congratulations to all for your efforts and teamwork!
2nd year master's student Kensei Tanaka presented “Recognition and Cutting of Wires for Disassembly Automation” at the 25th SICE System Integration Division Conference (SI2024) held in Morioka, Iwate.
1st year master's student Ginga Kennis presented his study “Handling of Objects with Diverse Optical Properties” at the 25th SICE System Integration Division Conference (SI2024) in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture.
1st year master's student Koki Moriya presented “Opening and Closing of Folding Doors Using a Manipulator” at the 25th SICE System Integration Division Conference (SI2024) in Morioka, Iwate.
The paper “Handling of Objects with Diverse Optical Properties Using a Monocular Camera” by 1st year master's student Ginga Kennis was accepted at the 30th Robotics Symposium.
The Tokyo University of Science Festival was held on November 23–24, 2024. Despite some challenges, the event was a success. Thank you to everyone who visited our lab booth!
We visited Mt. Mizugaki in Yamanashi Prefecture as part of a two-day research lab trip. Under the guidance of Professor Arai, who has mountain climbing experience, we took on the challenge of mountain climbing. It was a refreshing break and an experience that we don't usually have in our research-filled days.
Our fourth-year students organized a camp focused on transfer learning theory. It was a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding through discussions.
As part of the Sakura Science Program, Malaysian students presented their research progress over the past three weeks. It was a valuable experience for our lab members as well.
Malaysian students joined us as part of the Sakura Science Program. Over the next three weeks, this will be a valuable opportunity for our students to deepen their understanding of academic knowledge and cross-cultural exchange.
At ROOB2024, held at Fukui University Bunkyo Campus, three of our students achieved excellent results. Ginga Kanis (M1) won the Grand Prize, Shuto Kato (B4) won the Potential Award, and Yurina Tanaka (B4) won the Integration Award. These awards reflect their hard work and dedication, and we look forward to their continued growth.
Graduate and undergraduate students from our lab presented their research at ROOB2024 (The 8th Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs), held at Fukui University Bunkyo Campus. This was the first conference presentation experience for the undergraduate students, providing a valuable opportunity for them.
A graduate student from our lab presented at SICE (Society of Instrument and Control Engineers) held in 2024. The presentation showcased cutting-edge research achievements, leading to active discussions with experts and researchers. SICE is an international conference focusing on automation and measurement technologies, and this presentation provided invaluable experience, expected to impact the student's future research activities.
At University Expo 2024, we exhibited a robot handling system equipped with a cost-efficient 3D measurement device. This system enables precise real-time measurement of object positions and shapes, allowing autonomous manipulation by robots. This technology is anticipated to contribute to efficient production processes across various industries.
The Summer Open Campus and lab tour on August 10th at the Faculty of Science and Technology concluded successfully. The session provided insights into student life up to the third year and research activities after joining the lab. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Students from Fujimi Junior and Senior High School visited our lab! We introduced the lifestyle up to the third-year undergraduate level and the research content after joining the lab. Thank you to everyone from Fujimi Junior and Senior High School for visiting.
Associate Professor Arai presented at the Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2024, held at the Utsunomiya Light Cube in Tochigi Prefecture, with a presentation titled "Path Planning for Robot Arms Using Quantum Annealing."
First-year master's student Ryosei Kaneko presented at the Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2024, held at the Utsunomiya Light Cube in Tochigi Prefecture, with a presentation titled "Operation of Swing Doors with Lever-Type Handles Using Manipulators."
First-year master's student Ginga Kennisu presented at the Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2024, held at the Utsunomiya Light Cube in Tochigi Prefecture, with a presentation titled "Integrated Approach to Path and Observation Planning for Handling Objects with Diverse Optical Properties."
First-year master's student Koki Moriya presented at the Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2024, held at the Utsunomiya Light Cube in Tochigi Prefecture, with a presentation titled "Manipulator Operation for Folding Doors Using Model Predictive Network."
Our lab participated in the departmental softball tournament for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Although we placed 5th, it was a great opportunity to bond with the team.
4th year undergraduate students organized a training camp to study the theory of machine learning. It was a valuable experience to deepen our knowledge and strengthen team bonds.
Professor Arai's paper, titled "Optimal Projection Pattern for Active Visual Servoing (AVS)," was published in IEEE Access!
The Spring Open Campus of the Faculty of Science and Technology was held on April 21 (Sunday), along with the laboratory tour for our lab. We introduced the lifestyle up to the third year of undergraduate studies and the research activities after joining our lab. Thank you to all those who attended.
Dates:
1st Session: March 27 (Wed), 16:00-17:00
2nd Session: March 28 (Tue), 16:00-17:00 (same content in both sessions)
Location: 2nd Building, 1st Floor, Intelligent Robotics Laboratory
* For those with high interest who prefer an individual explanation or cannot attend the above sessions, please contact "arai.shogo(@)rs.tus.ac.jp" to arrange a private session.
We will hold a lab information session during the Spring Open Campus of the Faculty of Science and Technology on April 21, 2024. We will introduce the lifestyle up to the third-year undergraduate level and the research activities after joining our lab. Please feel free to attend!
The graduation ceremony for the Department of Mechanical Engineering was held, and five undergraduates attended to receive their degrees.
Our research project titled "Robotic Handling System Capable of High-Speed 3D Measurement of Objects with Various Materials Using State Transition Prediction and Sparse Estimation" has been selected for a research grant by the NSK Foundation for Mechatronics Advancement.
1st year master's student Kensei Tanaka presented at the 29th Robotics Symposia with a presentation titled "Automation of Disassembly Using Hand-Eye Active Visual Servoing."
4th year undergraduate Raito Murakami presented at the 29th Robotics Symposia with a presentation titled "Optimization of Manipulator Paths and Jig Placement Focusing on Geometric Constraints."
Professor Arai was invited as a speaker at the Productivity Robotics Introduction Seminar hosted by the Hokkaido Research Organization, giving a lecture titled "High-Precision and High-Speed Control of Next-Generation Robots Using Active Visual Servoing Technology."
1st year master's student Kensei Tanaka's paper titled "Automation of Disassembly Using Hand-Eye Active Visual Servoing" was accepted at the Robotics Symposia.
4th year undergraduate Raito Murakami's paper titled "Optimization of Manipulator Paths and Jig Placement Focusing on Geometric Constraints" was accepted at the Robotics Symposia.
1st year master's student Kensei Tanaka presented at the 24th SICE System Integration Division Conference with a presentation titled "Active Visual Servoing for Automated Bolt Removal Using a Hand-Eye System."
1st year master's student Takumi Sagano presented at the 24th SICE System Integration Division Conference with a presentation titled "Path Planning for Manipulators to Accelerate Pick & Place Tasks with Diverse Optical Properties Using a Hand-Eye System."
4th year undergraduate Raito Murakami presented at the 24th SICE System Integration Division Conference with a presentation titled "Simultaneous Optimization of Manipulator Paths and Layout for Automated Assembly."
4th year undergraduate Ginga Kennisu presented at the 24th SICE System Integration Division Conference with a presentation titled "Proposing a Handling Method for Objects with Diverse Optical Properties Using Reinforcement Learning."
Three lab members held a camp to discuss the direction of their graduation thesis. It was a meaningful time to deepen our understanding for future research and strengthen our team bonds.
Thank you for visiting our booth at Rida Festival. Our booth was bustling this year, and we received many compliments from attendees.
Five lab members held a camp to study the theory of reinforcement learning. It was a meaningful time to learn for future research and to deepen the bonds among the members.
1st year master's student Kensei Tanaka presented at SICE2023, held at Mie University, with a presentation titled "Active Visual Servoing for Automated Bolt Removal."
4th year undergraduate Raito Murakami presented at SICE2023, held at Mie University, with a presentation titled "Optimization of Manipulator Paths and Fixture Replacement for Automation."
4th year undergraduate Ginga Kennis presented at SICE2023, held at Mie University, with a presentation titled "Path Planning for Manipulators to Measure and Grasp Objects with Diverse Optical Properties."
1st year undergraduate Kensei Tanaka presented at ROOB2023 (Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs), held at Tokai University Shonan Campus, with a presentation titled "Active Visual Servoing for Automated Bolt Removal."
4th year undergraduate Ryosei Kaneko presented at ROOB2023 (Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs), held at Tokai University Shonan Campus, with a presentation titled "Automation of Topping Operations Using Depth Images."
4th year undergraduate Koki Moriya presented at ROOB2023 (Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs), held at Tokai University Shonan Campus, with a presentation titled "Development of Autonomous Mobile Platform for Mobile Manipulator."
4th year undergraduate Masaya Hasegawa presented at ROOB2023 (Workshop of Robotics Ongoing Breakthroughs), held at Tokai University Shonan Campus, with a presentation titled "Development of Noodle Automatic Cooking System."
The summer open campus of the Faculty of Science and Technology featured a lab information session for the Arai Laboratory (Intelligent Robotics Lab). In addition to introducing the lifestyle up to the third year of undergraduate studies and the research activities after joining our lab, we conducted a demonstration of the "Automatic Noodle Cooking System" led by fourth-year students.
1st year master's student Shotaro Natsui presented at RoboMech2023, held at Nagoya International Exhibition Center in Aichi Prefecture. Natsui was well-prepared for this event, and the presentation turned out to be excellent.
1st year master's student Takumi Sagano presented at RoboMech2023, held at Nagoya International Exhibition Center in Aichi Prefecture. Sagano was well-prepared for this event, and the presentation turned out to be excellent.
1st year master's student Kensei Tanaka presented at RoboMech2023, held at Nagoya International Exhibition Center in Aichi Prefecture. Tanaka was well-prepared for this event, and the presentation turned out to be excellent.
The inter-laboratory softball tournament of the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Systems Engineering was held for the first time in three years. Six members participated, forming a joint team with Asakura Laboratory. Although we finished in 9th place, the experience brought everyone together, and it became a great memory.
During the Spring Open Campus of the Faculty of Science and Technology, an information session for Arai Laboratory was held. Approximately 40 people attended, and we introduced the lifestyle up to the third year of 4th undergraduate studies and the research activities after joining our lab.
The first gathering of Arai Laboratory was the welcome party for the newly assigned 4th year students. The conversation focused on the research they wanted to pursue in the future, and the bonds among members grew stronger.
In the first year of the newly renamed Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Systems Engineering, seven new 4th year students were assigned to Arai Laboratory. Each of them has clear goals, and we have high hopes for their future research.
1st year master's student Takumi Sagano was interviewed by VOICE. He talked about his research and the sense of fulfillment he gets from his work.
Dates:
1st Session: March 29 (Wed), 16:00-17:00
2nd Session: March 30 (Tue), 11:00-12:00 (same content in both sessions)
Location: 2nd Building, 1st Floor, Intelligent Robotics Experiment Lab
* Those with high interest or who cannot attend the above dates, please contact "arai.shogo(@)rs.tus.ac.jp" for arranging individual sessions.
The graduation ceremony for the Department of Mechanical Engineering was held, and three undergraduates attended to receive their degrees.
We are now accepting applications for laboratory tours for new fourth-year students! If interested, please feel free to contact arai.shogo(@)rs.tus.ac.jp (Lab Tour Coordinator: Arai) (remove the brackets around @).
The laboratory website has been renewed!
The first group of graduating students from Arai Laboratory successfully completed their graduation research presentations. The three students were assigned to the lab in April 2022 and tackled various challenges. Despite starting their graduation research relatively late, they delivered an excellent presentation thanks to the dedicated support of Associate Professor Arai. Through this experience, they acquired knowledge and skills useful for their future, and gained invaluable experience in progressing with their peers.
Japan Manufacturing World is held to contribute to short-term development, productivity improvement, quality enhancement, VA/VE, and cost reduction in manufacturing industries. It consists of nine exhibitions, and through participating in Japan Manufacturing World, we reaffirmed Japan's high level of technical expertise.
