2026

Journal Papers

• Azusa Asai, Hayato Hagiwara, Kazuki Hano, Tsubasa Kasui, Tatsuya Yoshimi, Masaki Takasu, Tadayoshi Aoyama and Kenji Kato, “Eye tracking reveals expert gaze patterns during intracytoplasmic sperm injection,” Scientific Reports, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-57054-8

International Conferences

• Y. Hayashi, K. Misawa, T. Aoyama, K. Mori, “A method for presenting anatomical structures extracted from laparoscopic images based on uncertainty estimation in surgical assistance system for laparoscopic surgery,” CARS 2026 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, PO-145, 2026.
• Kenta Yokoe, Sumiwa Saito, Yuki Funabora, Tomoko Isomura, and Tadayoshi Aoyama, “McKibben-Based Haptic Sensations for Reducing Cognitive Workload in Immersive Micromanipulation,” 2026 IEEE 9th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), pp.338-339, 2026.
• Shota Kanamori, Kenta Yokoe, Yuki Funabora and Tadayoshi Aoyama, “Subjective Evaluation of Kinesthetic Sensations Invoked by a Fabric Robotic Suit using Virtual Muscle Connection,” 2026 IEEE 9th International Conference on Soft Robotics (RoboSoft), pp.1620-1621, 2026.

Invited Talks

• Tadayoshi Aoyama, “Uncertainty-based AI Robotic Assistance for Micromanipulation in Assisted Reproductive Technology,” AI Trust in computer-assisted radiology and surgery, CARS 2026 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2026.
• Tadayoshi Aoyama, “Toward Next Generation Colonoscopy Interfaces Through AI Robotics and Haptic Guidance,” Medical Innovations Utilizing Cutting-edge In-body Technologies, CARS 2026 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, 2026.

2025

Journal Papers

• K. Yokoe, T. Hara and T. Aoyama, “Automatic Field-of-View Adjustment for a View-Expansive Microscope via LSTM-Based Gaze and Pipette Motion Interpretation,” IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 182915–182923, 2025
• H. Hagiwara, Y. Hayashi, K. Mori, K. Hano, M. Takasu, A. Asai, K. Kato and T. Aoyama, “Visualizing ambiguity in semantic segmentation of ICSI support systems for polar-body detection,” SICE Journal of Control, Measurement, and System Integration, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/18824889.2025.2548044.
• K. Yokoe, Y. Funabora and T. Aoyama, “Intuitive Hand Positional Guidance Using McKibben-Based Surface Tactile Sensations to Shoulder and Elbow,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 3254–3261, 2025.
• Y. Peng, Y. Sakai, Y. Funabora, K. Yokoe, T. Aoyama and S. Doki, “Funabot-Sleeve: A Wearable Device Employing McKibben Artificial Muscles for Haptic Sensation in the Forearm,” IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 1944–1951, 2025.

International Conferences

• S. Wakahara, K. Yokoe and T. Aoyama, “Haptic Training System for Micromanipulation Based on Expert–Novice Operation Similarity,” 2025 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2025.
• H. Hagiwara, R. Mori, Y. Hayashi, K. Mori, K. Hano, M. Takasu, and T. Aoyama, “AI-based Assistive System for Oocyte Rotation with Task Switching Considering Ambiguity in Polar Body Recognition,” 2025 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2025.
• R. Mori, T. Kobayashi, T. Kobayashi, and T. Aoyama, “Personalized AI Guidance for Micromanipulation via Expert–Novice Matching Based on Transformer-Enabled Deep Individual Manipulation Signature Analysis,” 2025 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2025.
• S. Kanamori, K. Yokoe, Y. Funabora, and T. Aoyama, “McKibben Artificial Muscle Arrangement for Fabric Robotic Suits Enabling Elbow Angle Guidance during High-Speed Movements,” 2025 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2025.
• K. Yokoe, T. Ito, and T. Aoyama, “Immersive Operation Interface to Simplify Colonoscopy Using Head and Hand Motion,” 2025 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, 2025.
• K. Yokoe, Y. Funabora and T. Aoyama, “Intuitive Hand Positional Guidance Using McKibben-Based Surface Tactile Sensations to Shoulder and Elbow,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp.3254–3261, 2025. (Presentation of RA-L)
• Y. Peng, Y. Sakai, Y. Funabora, K. Yokoe, T. Aoyama and S. Doki, “Funabot-Sleeve: A Wearable Device Employing McKibben Artificial Muscles for Haptic Sensation in the Forearm,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, pp.1944–1951, 2025. (Presentation of RA-L)
• K. Miyajima, T Hara, T. Aoyama, “Enhancement of Imaging Algorithm for View Expansion Microscope System Through Thread Synchronization and Parallelization,” IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, pp.255–260, 2025.
• K. Yokoe, T. Aoyama, Y. Funabora, M. Takeuchi, Y. Hasegawa, “Intuitive Directional Sense Presentation to the Torso Using McKibben-Based Surface Haptic Sensation in Immersive Space,” IEEE World Haptics Conference, O12.5, 2025. (ToH paper)
• T. Kobayashi and T. Aoyama, “Adaptive Absolute-Relative Rating for Noise Rejection in Behavioral Cloning based on Tsallis Statistics,” IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, pp. 362–367, 2025.

Awards

• Kenta Yokoe, Teruaki Ito, Tadayoshi Aoyama,
  Best Paper Award in 2025 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science
• Kenta Yokoe,
  SICE International Young Authors Award for IROS2025
• Kazuki Miyajima, Takuya Hara, Tadayoshi Aoyama,
  Best Student Paper Award in 2025 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation
• Ryoya Mori,
  IEEE Nagoya Section Conference Presentation Awards 2025

2024

Journal Papers

• K. Yokoe, T. Aoyama, Y. Funabora, M. Takeuchi, Y. Hasegawa, “Intuitive Directional Sense Presentation to the Torso Using McKibben-Based Surface Haptic Sensation in Immersive Space,” IEEE Transactions on Haptics, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 244–254, 2025, doi: 10.1109/TOH.2024.3522897.

International Conferences

• R. Mori, T. Aoyama, T. Kobayashi, M. Takeuchi and Y. Hasegawa, “Real-Time Spatiotemporal Assistance for Micromanipulation Using Imitation Learning,” IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, PP.3506–3513, 2024. (Presentation of RA-L)
• K. Yokoe, T. Aoyama, Y. Funabora, M. Takeuchi and Y. Hasegawa, “Wearable Fabric Actuator Inducing Shoulder Movements for Directional Guidance of Hand Movements,” IEEE International Conference on Cyborg and Bionic Systems, pp.255–258, 2024.
• H. Hagiwara, T. Aoyama, Y. Hayashi, K. Mori, K. Hano, M. Takasu, M. Takeuchi and Y. Hasegawa, “Image Presentation System that Considers Ambiguity in Semantic Segmentation to Facilitate the Detection of Polar Bodies in ICSI,” 2024 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, Nagoya, 2024.
• T. Ito, T. Aoyama, K. Yokoe, T. Yamamura, M. Hiramatsu, H. Kawashima, M. Takeuchi and Y. Hasegawa, “Head-Movement Controlled Colonoscope Interface with Head-Mounted Display for Simplified the Pan and Tilt Operation,” 2024 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, Nagoya, 2024.

Invited Talks

• T. Aoyama, “Pioneering Macro-Micro Interaction Systems with Intelligent Media, AI, and Robotics”, 2024 International Symposium on Micro-NanoMechatronics and Human Science, Nagoya, 2024.

Workshops

• T. Aoyama and K. Yokoe, “Augmented Haptics Technology for Teleoperation of In-Body Cybernetic Avatars,” IROS2024 Workshop: Workshop on 'The Grand Challenge of Cybernetic Avatars: Dreams and Facts', 2024.

Awards

• Ryoya Mori,
  IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Japan Joint Chapter Young Award (IROS2024)
• Ryoya Mori,
  SICE International Young Authors Award for IROS2024