Theme of recent projects
- Human adaptation to assistive technology
- A proposal for a universal design for household appliances and small electrical devices from the viewpoints of human motion.
- Characteristics of thumb and fingers movements during operation of small digital devices
- A strategy in preventing falls at homes for the Elderly.
- The development and assessment of the measuring system for muscle cross-sectional images for the Elderly and individuals with physical disabilities using ultrasound. (In collaboration with Dr. Fukuda)
- The assessment of muscle fatigue and strength by muscle tightness using new ultrasound technique. (In collaboration with Dr. Fukuda)
- Characteristics of walking motion on flat surfaces and stairs for the elderly
- The relationship between volume and balance of the muscles in the legs and walking motion in the elderly
- The home environment for maintaining muscle mass and strength in the legs
- A strategy for maintaining physical fitness in the elderly and wheelchair users.
- The investigation of wheelchair pushing techniques for wheelchair riding comfort.
