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December 26, 2017: ■ M2 student, Mr. Mukaeda, has been selected as a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Special Researcher (DC1) for the 2018 fiscal year!!
He is the second Ph.D. student in our lab and the second JSPS Special Researcher (DC1), following last year’s Ms. Sakata, making this an outstanding achievement!
Mr. Mukaeda graduated from the Kumamoto National College of Technology and entered our graduate school. His hard work under Professor O’s strict guidance since his high school days has certainly paid off.
We expect even greater success from him in the future. Congratulations!!
December 20-22, 2017: ■ Three M2 students presented at SI2017 held in Sendai.
This year's SI conference took place entirely in poster presentations, a new format, which made it very interesting. Well done!

Hiroaki Hanai, Keisuke Shima, Koji Shimatani
Functional Electrical Stimulation for Motor Learning Training and its Interaction Transfer Method Based on Electromyography (EMG) and Myography (MMG)
Proceedings of the 18th Systems Integration Conference (SI2017), pp. 791-793, Sendai International Center, December 20-22, 2017

Junpei Okamoto, Keisuke Shima, Hideki Nakano, Koji Shimatani
Multisensory Feedback Motor Recall Training System for Motor Function Reconstruction
Proceedings of the 18th Systems Integration Conference (SI2017), pp. 1656-1658, Sendai International Center, December 20-22, 2017

Masatsugu Yamashita, Keisuke Shima, Koji Shimatani
Walking Analysis Based on Virtual Light-Touch Walking Devices and Musculoskeletal Models for Fall Prevention
Proceedings of the 18th Systems Integration Conference (SI2017), pp. 2210-2212, Sendai International Center, December 20-22, 2017
December 13-15, 2017: ■ D2 student, Ms. Sakata, presented at LSC2017 held in Sydney.

Mami Sakata, Keisuke Shima, Hiroyuki Izumi, Tomoyuki Nagara, and Koji Shimatani
Simplified Standing Function and Sensory Evaluation System for Fall Prevention
Proceedings of the 1st IEEE Life Sciences Conference (LSC2017), pp. 170-173, Sydney, Australia, December 13-15, 2017.
December 8, 2017: ■ Invited by Professor Takayuki Tanaka of Hokkaido University, I gave the following lecture at the Lightening Research Society meeting.
The collaboration with smart suits and the research conducted at this meeting showed exciting possibilities for future developments!
Thank you, Professor Tanaka, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration!

Keisuke Shima
Quantitative Evaluation of Standing Age Using Wearable Sensors
33rd Regular Meeting of the Lightening Research Society, Graduate School of Information Science, Hokkaido University, December 8, 2017
November 29 - December 2, 2017: ■ Exhibited as one of the booths at the 2017 International Robot Exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight.
November25-27, 2017: ■ Participated in SSI2017 held in Hamamatsu, where two M1 students presented the following papers.
Riki Doi’s presentation won the Excellent Presentation Award. Fantastic! Congratulations!

Riki Doi, Keisuke Shima, Koji Shimatani
Impedance Transfer Method Based on Functional Electrical Stimulation for Motor Learning Support
Proceedings of the 2017 Symposium on Systems and Information Technology, pp. 353-355, Hamamatsu Convention Bureau, November 25-27, 2017

Dai Kawahara, Mami Sakata, Keisuke Shima, Hiroyuki Izumi, Tomoyuki Nagara, Koji Shimatani
Standing Function Evaluation System Using Virtual Walls - Evaluation and Classification of Standing Function Based on Factor Analysis
Proceedings of the 2017 Symposium on Systems and Information Technology, pp. 356-358, Hamamatsu Convention Bureau, November 25-27, 2017

SSI Excellent Presentation Award
Riki Doi, Keisuke Shima, Koji Shimatani
November 27, 2017
November 4-5, 2017: ■ Presented the following paper at SOBIM2017 held in Beppu.
It was a long time since my last participation at SOBIM. Despite the critical feedback, it was a valuable opportunity.

Keisuke Shima, Riki Doi, Koji Shimatani
Bidirectional Joint Impedance Transfer and Motor Learning Support Using Functional Electrical Stimulation
Proceedings of the 38th Biomechanics Society Conference, pp. 205-208, Beppu International Convention Center, November 4-5, 2017
October 18, 2017: ■ Filed the following patent.

Keisuke Shima, Ritsuki Sekijima
Approximation Calculation Device, Approximation Calculation Method, and Program
Patent Application No. 2017-202006
Filed on October 18, 2017
October 7, 2017: ■ Our joint research with Hiroshima University Graduate School of Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Sciences has been published.

Chie Morimoto, Eisuke Hida, Keisuke Shima, and Hitoshi Okamura
Temporal Processing Instability with Millisecond Accuracy is a Cardinal Feature of Sensorimotor Impairments in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Analysis Using the Synchronized Finger-Tapping Task
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, pp. 1–10, 2017
October 5, 2017: ■ Associate Professor Shima conducted a paid seminar at the Japan Techno Center.

Keisuke Shima
Basics of Biosignal Processing Technology and its Application to Human Support Systems ~ With Demonstration~
Japan Techno Center Training Room, Tokyo, October 5, 2017
September 29, 2017: ■ Our research was selected for a grant from the Secom Science and Technology Promotion Foundation.
This grant focuses on the social implementation of research topics closely related to public life, with a maximum funding period of three years.
The societal value and future potential of our fall prevention and risk assessment methods were highly evaluated. We will work hard to make it practical within three years!

Secom Science and Technology Promotion Foundation 2017 Specific Domain Research Grant
[Social Technology Domain] Social Implementation of Safety and Security Technologies Based on Human and Social Information
“Visualization and Training Method for ‘Social and Labor Participation Lifespan’ Guaranteeing Safe, Secure, and Autonomous Labor and Life”
Principal Investigator: Keisuke Shima, Co-investigators: Koji Shimatani, Hiroyuki Izumi (October 2017–September 2018)
September 24-28, 2017: ■ Gave an invited lecture at IROS2017 held in Vancouver.
It was my first time participating in IROS, and delivering an invited lecture at this international conference on intelligent robotics was an invaluable experience.

Keisuke Shima
EMG-Based Direct Rehabilitation Between Human and Human
The 2017 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2017) Full Day Workshop on Embodied Brain Systems Science –from Body Representation in Human Brain toward Rehabilitation Technology–, Vancouver, BC, Canada, September 28, 2017.
September 19, 2017: ■ Purchased a left-right independent treadmill.
Completed the electrical work and installation in Room 710, and we will continue our walking and standing research with great enthusiasm!
September 13, 2017: ■ The following paper, co-authored with Professor Takagi of Hiroshima University, Mr. Mukaiya, Professor Tsuji, Dr. Chen from the Hyogo Prefectural Rehabilitation Center, and Professor Otsuka of Hiroshima City University, received the Best Paper Award!
The research on controlling five-finger prosthetic hands was highly praised, and I am very honored by this award. I will continue working hard on prosthetic-related research!

The Robotics Society of Japan 2017 Best Paper Award
Keisuke Shima
September 13, 2017
August 21-22, 2017: ■ We went on the laboratory trip for 2017.
This year, we visited Izu again, just like two years ago. Izu is always interesting, even if we visit it regularly!
August 5-6, 2017: ■ We introduced our laboratory at the Open Campus.
This year, we were able to conduct demonstrations in the new experimental laboratory environment.
I hope some of the attendees will become future laboratory members!

■ After the Open Campus, we had the annual big cleaning and end-of-term party. We had a blast with games we brought!
July 20, 2017: ■ Mr. Mukaieda presented a paper at EMBC2017, which won the IEEE EMBS Japan Chapter Young Researcher Award.
Mr. Mukaieda received the 1st Prize. Amazing! Congratulations!

IEEE EMBS Japan Chapter Young Researcher Award
Takayuki Mukaeda
July 20, 2017

■ I presented at ICORR2017 held in London.
It was my first time at ICORR, and it was quite an interesting conference. I hope to participate again when the chance arises.

Keisuke Shima, Koji Shimatani, Gen Sato, Mami Sakata, Psiche Giannoni, and Pietoro Morasso
A Fundamental Study on How Holding a Helium-filled Balloon Affects Stability in Human Standing
Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, pp. 1061-1066, London, UK, July 17-20, 2017.
July 15, 2017: ■ I presented at EMBC2017 held in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Mr. Mukaieda also presented as a finalist in the Student Paper Competition. Although he didn’t win first place, receiving recognition as an Open Finalist is an outstanding result. Congratulations and well done!

Takayuki Mukaeda and Keisuke Shima
A Novel Hidden Markov Model-Based Pattern Discrimination Method with Anomaly Detection for EMG Signals
Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, pp. 921-924, Jeju Island, Korea, July 11-15, 2017.
July 7, 2017: ■ We moved our laboratory.
Room 810 has been moved to the Ochiai Lab, and the new laboratory is now in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Building, Room 710.
June 15, 2017: ■ The following paper submitted by M2 student Mr. Mukaieda has been accepted for publication. Congratulations!

Takayuki Mukaeda, Keisuke Shima
Estimation Method for Unseen Classes Based on Hidden Markov Models and Classification of Time-Series Biometric Signals
Journal of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Vol. 54, No. 1, 2018 (in press); ■ The following international conference paper submitted by M2 student Mr. Mukaieda has been selected as an Open Finalist in the Student Paper Competition!
It’s great to have such happy news. Good luck at the conference!

Takayuki Mukaeda, Finalist for Student Paper Competition at IEEE EMBC 2017, “A Novel Hidden Markov Model-Based Pattern Discrimination Method with the Anomaly Detection for EMG Signals”
https://embc.embs.org/2017/student-paper-competition-finalists/
June 2, 2017: ■ We held a research exchange meeting and tour with Professors Takayuki Tanaka and Sei Kusaka from Hokkaido University.
May 28, 2017: ■ We held the Spring BBQ 2017!
May 25, 2017: ■ Mr. Natsuki from the 3rd year of the undergraduate program joined the laboratory as part of the ROUTE project!
Despite the challenges of attending classes, we look forward to working with you!
May 15, 2017: ■ The following international conference papers were accepted.

Takayuki Mukaeda and Keisuke Shima
A Novel Hidden Markov Model-Based Pattern Discrimination Method with Anomaly Detection for EMG Signals
Proceedings of the 39th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Jeju Island, Korea, 11-15 July, 2017 (accepted).

Keisuke Shima, Koji Shimatani, Gen Sato, Mami Sakata, Psiche Giannoni, and Pietoro Morasso
A Fundamental Study on How Holding a Helium-filled Balloon Affects Stability in Human Standing
Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE 15th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, London, UK, 17-20 July 2017 (accepted).; ■ We presented at ROBOMECH2017 held in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture.

Takayuki Mukaeda, Keisuke Shima
Proposal of HMM for Estimation of Unseen Classes and Classification of Time-Series EMG Patterns
Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2017 Proceedings, 2A2-J03, Big Palette Fukushima, May 10-13, 2017

Keisuke Shima, Kazuhiro Uda, Koji Shimatani
Electrode Positioning Method for Functional Electrical Stimulation Based on Current-Joint Movement Characteristics
Robotics and Mechatronics Conference 2017 Proceedings, 2P2-O10, Big Palette Fukushima, May 10-13, 2017
April 25, 2017: ■ Associate Professor Shima received the 2016 Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Encouragement Award (Research).

Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Encouragement Award (Research)
Shima Keisuke
April 20, 2017; ■ The JSPS Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research new academic domain project "Understanding and Control of Mechanisms for Changes in Body Representation in the Brain" has accepted a project related to motion training support using functional electrical stimulation for its second phase.
We will continue our efforts to establish technologies useful for rehabilitation, just as in the first phase.
April 14, 2017: ■ The members page has been updated for the 2017 academic year.
March 31, 2017: ■ As new members for the 2017 academic year, B4 students Uchiyama, Shimizu, Seo, Seto, and Hatti, as well as M1 students Kawahara and Kameda, joined, and we held an orientation & welcome cherry blossom viewing event. Looking forward to working with you!
Also, Tsukahara has withdrawn from school and joined a company. We wish him all the best in his new career!
March 30, 2017: ■ Starting in April 2017, the name of the building housing the laboratory will change as follows:
Accordingly, we have updated the relevant references on the website. There is almost no change in the Japanese naming...

Electronic Information Engineering Department Building → Electronic Information Engineering Building
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering → Electrical and Computer Engineering Bldg.
March 25, 2017: ■ M2 students Sato and Hanai gave presentations at the 2017 IEICE General Conference.
It was tough to be scheduled the day after graduation and on a Saturday, but their presentations were excellent! Well done!

Sato Gen, Shima Keisuke, Shimatani Koji
Evaluation of the Influence of Balloon Grip on Postural Control in Standing
2017 IEICE General Conference Proceedings, p. 275, Meijo University, March 25, 2017
March 24, 2017: ■ Shima Lab's second cohort, Uda, Sato, Sekijima, Matsui, and B4 students Daiki and Hotta graduated and completed their studies.
Thank you to everyone who made the lab a lively place!
March 21, 2017: ■ The laboratory's spring cleaning and rearrangement were completed.
We are perfectly prepared for the new academic year!
March 20, 2017: ■ At the 22nd Robotics Symposium held in Annaka City, Gunma Prefecture, the following presentation was made:

Sakata Mami, Yamashita Masashi, Shima Keisuke, Shimatani Koji, Izumi Hiroyuki, Saka Tomoyuki
A Postural Age Evaluation Model Based on Somatosensory Stimulation Using Virtual Walls
22nd Robotics Symposium Proceedings, pp. 213-214, Hotel Isobe Garden, March 15-16, 2017; ■ At the 15th Research Meeting of the Japan Society of Robotics Human-Centric Robotics Committee, held at Kyushu University and Fureai Lab, the following lecture was given:

Shima Keisuke
Human Support Interfaces Based on Somatosensory Stimulation
RSJ Human-Centric Robotics Committee 15th Research Meeting, Fureai Lab (Fureai Social Welfare Facility in Itoshima City), March 17, 2017
March 13, 2017: ■ As part of joint research with Hiroshima University and University of Occupational and Environmental Health, the following patent was filed regarding postural function evaluation:

Shima Keisuke, Sakata Mami, Shimatani Koji, Izumi Hiroyuki
Indicator Value Calculation Device, Method for Calculating Indicator Values, and Program
Patent Application No. 2017-047880
Filed on March 13, 2017
February 28, 2017: ■ The following presentations were made at the Graduation Research Presentation Meeting:
This year's graduation presentations were different from usual, and the A-group faculty provided strict comments. I believe the presenters had a hard time but gained very valuable feedback.
Thanks for the hard work preparing until the very last minute, and thanks to the senior students who provided extra guidance!

Daiki Riku
Impedance Transmission Method Based on Functional Electrical Stimulation for Movement Learning Support

Hotta Shingo
Motion Function Evaluation System Using Single-leg Stand-up Test

■ The presentation given by D1 student Sakata last December won the Excellent Presentation Award!
This award was made possible by the cooperation of many professors and Sakata's hard work. Congratulations!

SI2016 Excellent Presentation Award
Award-winning Presentation: Postural Function Evaluation System Using Virtual Walls
Award Winners: Sakata Mami, Shima Keisuke, Shimatani Koji, Izumi Hiroyuki
February 20, 2017: ■ This year's Open Lab for 3rd-year students will be held as follows:
Apologies for the limited number of sessions, but if you're interested, please feel free to join!

2017 Open Lab for 3rd-Year Students
Venue: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Building, Room 808
1st Session: February 23, 2017, 14:00
2nd Session: February 23, 2017, 15:00 *Prior registration required for participants
3rd Session: February 24, 2017, 13:00
4th Session: February 24, 2017, 15:00

Each session will include an introduction to experimental equipment and an open Q&A discussion about research themes, etc.
Each session will last about 30 minutes, and you are free to leave during the session, so feel free to drop by!
February 16, 2017: ■ The following presentations were made at the Master's Thesis Presentation, PED Studio Achievements Report, and Research Plan Presentation Meetings:
Great job, everyone!
Many insightful comments were received during the Q&A.
Please keep up the good work until the final submission of your theses!

Uda Kazuhiro
A Novel Electrode Selection Method for Electrical Stimulation Based on Current-Joint Angle Model

Matsui Shungo
A Dynamic Class Selection Method Based on SOM and Probabilistic Neural Network with Unlearned Class Detection

Sato Gen
Study on the Influence of a Floating Balloon for Postural Sway in Standing

Sekijima Ritsu
A Gaussian Mixture Model Toward Hardware Implementation and Its Application to Biological Signal Classification

Okamoto Junpei
Multi-class BCI-based FES Rehabilitation System Using Discrete Wavelet Transform

Sakata Mami
Body-Sensory System Postural Control Model and Fall Risk Evaluation Based on Three Sensory Stimulation Control

The belated celebration with a slightly tipsy individual was amusing!
February 10, 2017: ■ The following paper was published in the Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers.
Current M1 student Hanai worked hard on this. Congratulations!

Keisuke Shima, Hiroaki Hanai, Koji Shimatani
Myoelectric-Driven Human-Human Interface Based on Functional Electrical Stimulation and Motion Estimation
Transactions of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, Vol. 53, No. 1, pp. 41-47, Jan 2017
DOI: 10.9746/sicetr.53.41
January 17, 2017: ■ Keisuke Shima has been appointed as an Affiliated Researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, Italy, for one year.
This opportunity was made possible with support from the "Physical Systems: New Scientific Research Area" grant, in which our lab participates as an open recruitment team.
I hope that, in the future, we can create a pathway for our students to travel back and forth between our lab and IIT.
January 9, 2017: ■ Happy New Year!
I look forward to working with you all in 2017.

On January 6, we held our New Year's party for 2017.
The all-you-can-eat fries didn’t go as quickly as we expected!

With the new year, the thesis submission period for graduation theses and master's theses has begun.
It seems that the flu is also spreading, so let's all take care of our health and do our best!

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