Research subjects

Our laboratory aims to solve the problems related to noise and vibration in mechanical and structural systems bydeveloping theoretical and numerical analysis methods, active/passive control schemes. We also cover otherdynamics-related problems, such as the development of intelligent systems and energy harvesting systems.

Analysis of noise and vibration

Dynamic response analysis using FEM

We analyze dynamic behavior of mechanical systems using numerical computation methods such as the finite element method (FEM). The following figures represent the modal analysis examples of a motor stator and aninstrument,

Stator   Stator


Vibration and noise control

Passive vibration control systems

We develop vibration control devices, absorbers, and isolators, by the use of passive and functional materials, and also by utilizing nonlinear effects. The figure shows a damper whose damping effect attributes to the collision between a vibrator and a vibrating object.

Impactor1   Impactor2


Development of intelligent structural systems

We use smart materials such as MRE and MRF for the development of semi-active type intelligent control systems, haptic interface devices, soft sensors / actuators.

Mechanism   MRE sample

Devices


Active / passive noise control systems

We develop the active noise control system for cancelling noise within local space, the device to deflect propagating sound based on acoustic meta-materials.

ANC1   ANC2   ANC3


META3     META4


Other dynamics-related topics

Collision anlaysis of system consisting of golf ball and club

Dynamic responses of collision systems: numerical modeling of a collision system, such as the system consisting of a golf ball and a club through the observation of impact behavior.

FACTOR     AIRCANNON


Mitigation of tremors in hands

Physiological tremor is a vibration that can be observed in human limbs. The tremor is an involuntary action caused by the contract and relax response of muscles, but it is usually insensible to humans themselves because the level of vibration is minor. Despite the smallness, the tremor affects precise works such as surgical operations. We develop an active-type wearable tremor mitigating device using sensors and actuators.

Tremor AVC     Setup


Development of energy harvesting systems

Use of piezoelectric materials and magnetostrictive materials forharvesting energy from various vibrating sources in the form of electricity.

Energy harvester     SSHI circuit