Distinguished Lecture: Prof. Shoji Takeuchi – University of Tokyo
Date and time: 4 September 2024, 15:30-16:30 CEST
Speaker: Prof. Shoji Takeuchi – University of Tokyo
Title: Biohybrid Robotics: Harnessing Living Systems for Robotic Advancements
Where: Visualization Studio VIC, Lindstedtsvägen 5, KTH main campus, Stockholm
Directions: https://www.kth.se/cs/cst/research/vicstudio/contact-1.860809
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Zoom: https://kth-se.zoom.us/j/64328042292
Meeting ID: 643 2804 2292
Moderator/administrator: Frank Niklaus, frank@kth.se
Abstract: In this talk, I will explore the cutting-edge developments in Biohybrid Robotics, focusing on the integration of living systems with artificial technologies to enhance robotic capabilities. Key examples include robots powered by muscle tissue, robots enveloped in skin tissue for increased adaptability and cellular-based robotic sensors for precise environmental interaction. These innovations represent a significant leap forward in the field, merging biological functions with robotic advancements to create more responsive, adaptable, and efficient robotic systems. This talk will highlight the potential of these technologies in various applications.
Bio: Shoji Takeuchi received the B.E, M.E., and Dr. Eng. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, in 1995, 1997, and 2000, respectively. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Mechano-Informatics, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo. He has authored more than 230 peer-reviewed publications and filed over 140 patents. He has been recognized with numerous honours, including the Young Scientists’ Prize, the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2008, the JSPS prize from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science in 2010, ACS Analytical Chemistry Young Innovator Awards in 2015, and UNESCO Netexplo Award Winner 2019. JSME Micro-Nano Science & Technology Achievement Award in 2022. His current research interests include cultivated meat, 3D tissue fabrication, bioMEMS, implantable devices, artificial lipid bilayer systems, and biohybrid machines.