Kobayashi and Hayakawa Laboratory

Learning and Sensor Information Processing for Intelligent Robots

In this laboratory, we are conducting research on recognition, motion generation and control, and sensor information processing (image processing) for intelligent robots. The basic techniques for our research are

• Image processing : Technology to realize the function of the human eye with computers
• Control and learning : Technology to move or maintain an object in a desired state, and technology to deal with an uncertain or unknown object based on experienced information
• Mechatronics: Technology that integrates mechanical and electronic engineering and uses computers to control machines

Recent Research

Automatic Path Generation Based on Simple Motion Instructions and Contact Information for Reducing Teaching Time of Manipulators

We propose a simple teaching method that does not require prior environmental information, where the operator only needs to specify a set of waypoints and parameters for the robot’s motion path. The robot then autonomously adjusts its trajectory using force and tactile information obtained during contact. This approach aims to reduce the teaching time required during the deployment of robotic systems.

Estimation of object states based on active perception via visual and tactile modalities.

We autonomously estimate the state of semi-transparent and deformable objects without prior models, using robotic motion data along with visual and tactile information acquired during manipulation.

Recent papers

Latest News

2026 , 2 , 26

Master’s Midterm Presentations

Four first-year master’s students (M1) gave their midterm presentations. Although this is a busy season with job hunting and classes, each of them made steady progress in their research. We look forward to seeing what achievements they will accomplish in the coming year. Great job, everyone!

2026 , 2 , 18-19

The 38th Autonomous Decentralized Systems Symposium

The 53rd Autonomous Decentralized Systems Symposium was held, and Prof. Kobayashi, Prof. Hayakawa, Mr. Kasahara, Mr. Wada, Mr. Sonoyama, Mr. Okura, and Mr. Murakami participated as presenters. Since the symposium was held at the Hamamatsu Campus, our lab members also supported the event as staff. It was a valuable opportunity to listen to the professors’ presentations and gain inspiration. Thank you to all presenters and staff members for your hard work.

Members

KOBAYASHI Yuichi

Professor

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HAYAKAWA Tomohiro

Assistant Professor

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ARJONILLA GARCIA Paco

Researcher

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KASAHARA Yuta

M2

Applicants

We are working on image processing, multimedia, and robot recognition and control, and if you are interested in our laboratory, please feel free to contact us.

Access

From Bus Terminal No. 15 or 16 at the North Exit of JR Tokai Hamamatsu Station, get off at "Shizuoka University" (about 20 minutes).