We conduct research on High-speed robotics which consists of the following three categories. We develop from the architecture required for speeding up to the problem-solving technology arising out of speeding up, from a comprehensive perspective of theory, algorithms, devices, systems, and applications.

	I.	Sports skill: Research to realize dynamic movement that is difficult for conventional robots. In particular, we aim to create skills related to running, hitting and fielding such as that seen in sports.
	II.	Dynamic manipulation: Research to realize automation and speeding up of specific work using multi-fingered hands. In particular, we aim to perform a wide variety of tasks and processes from assembly to inspection.
	III.	Perfect impact control: Research to achieve both high speed and flexibility by suppressing impact force. In particular, we aim to establish new impact absorption technology focusing on high backdrivability.

Sports skill

• Bipedal running based on visual stabilization of posture
• Pitching based on phase synchronization of physical motion
• Ball catching using hand-arm manipulator
• Batting based on hybrid trajectory generation

Dynamic manipulation

• Paper handling using friction difference
• In-hand manipulation using swing-up motion
• Rubik's cube operation based on environmental constraint exploitation
• High-speed screwing nut based on contact search
• Tweezers manipulation for microobject grasping
• Passive connector fitting using micro vibration

Perfect impact control

• Grasping using gripper with high backdrivability
• Impact absorption using slider mechanism with magnetic gear
• Impedance control design using plastic deformation model
• Visual shock absorber based on Maxwell model

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