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Filipinos in Japan: Narratives of Experience from the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
Authors: Martinez-Villegas Ma. Mylene ,   Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology – Department of Science and Technology (PHIVOLCS–DOST), PHIVOLCS Bldg., C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Solidum Renato U. , Jr.  , Inoue Hiroshi , Imai Hiroshi , Lanuza Angelito G. , Penarubia Henremagne C. , Pagtalunan Melcario , Melosantos Ma. Lynn P. , Cruz-Salcedo Joan L. , Narag Ishmael C. , Lasala Melchor , Bornas Ma. Antonia V. , Reyes Perla J. Delos , Bautista Bartolome ,   National Research Institute of Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED), 3-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Published: April 2016

Filipinos who have settled in Japan as residents were interviewed between June to August 2011. The purpose of these interviews was to gather first-hand accounts of survivors about the March 11, 2011, magnitude 9 earthquake that triggered one of the worst tsunami events in Japan’s history. It is important to document what survivors have learned from these events. Considering how infrequently tsunami events occur in the Philippines, lessons from these descriptive narratives could become a valuable information resource for the Philippines population that might experience tsunami-generating earthquakes in the future, especially because first-hand accounts by Filipinos living abroad would be easy for those living in the Philippines to relate to. This documentation has focused on how Filipinos in Japan were affected, what actions they took during the event, their prior knowledge of earthquake and tsunami preparedness, and how they survived and recovered. Important actions highlighting what to do include the following five: (i) attending and taking part in community awareness activities, (ii) preparing emergency bags holding useful items such as flashlights, food and water, and protection against the cold, (iii) using mobile phones, (iv) paying attention to warnings, and (v) relying on multiple information sources such as television, radio, community sirens or public address systems, and local fire units. Although simple, these actions could save lives in critical times. The lessons they teach show what to do and what NOT to do during earthquakes and tsunami warnings. What NOT to do includes the following:(1) Do NOT panic.(2) Do NOT return home to pick anyone or anything up, especially if you live near the coast.(3) Do NOT drive or use a car when evacuating.
Empirical Data Analysis and Simulation Modeling for Evacuation Movement with the Presence of Irregular Non-Continuous Exterior Stairs
Authors: Gironda Hugo H. Poveda ,   Graduate School of Urban Innovation, Yokohama National University 79-7 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan, Sadohara Satoru , Yoshida Satoshi , Inagaki Keiko ,   Faculty of Urban Innovation, Yokohama National University, Japan
Published: April 2016

Studies on evacuation behavior are often based on regular favorable scenarios, but more urban areas are adversely affected by natural disasters, many of them under extreme geographic conditions, and very little is known on how these conditions affect evacuation processes, especially in communities with neither experience nor disaster education.We collected empirical data during announced evacuation practices in a landslide-prone urban area from La Paz, Bolivia. Based on this experiment, we measured time, velocity and participants’ behavior, then process results and input them as parameters to a 3-dimensional (3D) agent-based evacuation simulation model of the evacuation practice location to simulate real scenario evacuations focused on community residents walking on stairs and steep streets.Our objective is to explain procedures for simulating two evacuation cases with different premises and to compare results from the two.Results show that one case is more effective simply by following a simple rule of evacuation path selection. Our ultimate purpose is to create a compelling graphic tool for teaching persons about early short-term evacuation, including the importance of early planned evacuation. It also provides persons with opportunities participate in virtual drills.
Panic and Crowd Disaster in Underground Space
Authors: Sekiya Naoya ,   The Center for Integrated Disaster Information Research (CIDIR), The Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies (III), the University of Tokyo 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Published: April 2016

In this paper panic and crowd disaster are discussed. In order to prevent heavy casualties in an underground space, it is crucial to determine whether panic escape behavior as a collective phenomenon would occur at the time of an earthquake, flood, and fire, etc. in such a space.There has yet to be an occurrence of collective panic in an underground space. Panic escape behavior and crowd disaster have the characteristic that despite the low rate of incidence they may cause many casualties, once they happen. Therefore, it is crucial that the measures are taken against panic and crowd surge in the underground in the urban area, although they never occurred in the past.
Some Notes for Anaglyph Stereo Method in the Presentation of Moving Objects
Authors: Koike Hitomi ,   Benesse Corporation, 1-34, Ochiai, Tama-shi, Tokyo, 206, Japan, Idesawa Masanori ,   Graduate School of Information Systems, The University of Electro-communications, 1-5-1, Chofugaoka, Chofu-shi, Tokyo, 182, Japan
Published: April 2016

The human visual system perceives three-dimensional structures by using all kinds of means, such as perspective, binocular parallax, motion parallax, texture gradient, etc[2]. Among these, binocular stereo viewing based on binocular parallax is one of the most important means in perceiving the three-dimensional structures of objects.
In recent years, in the field of computer graphics, the three-dimensional presentation method based on binocular stereo viewing is widely used. In research on the elucidation of the human visual mechanism, studies with the use of three--dimensional presentation methods based on binocular stereo viewing as applied to computer graphics are being , carried out actively. These studies have led to new discoveries which were never anticipated in the past, and to new knowledge concerning the human visual system.
For three-dimensional presentation based on binocular viewing, various methods are used; the anaglyph method is one of them (Fig.1). According to the anaglyph method, the images of the left eye and the right eye are depicted in different colors and are observed after they are separated by means of filters corresponding to these colors. For this reason, the anaglyph method is an extremely effective one for conducting a simple experiment on binocular stereo viewing[1]. However, in the observation of moving objects which the present authors have recently conducted, a strange phenomenon was observed that a triangle rotating on a plane with a uniform depth is perceived as if it were moving in a slanted way. When this phenomenon was examined, it was confirmed that it was due to the Pulfrich effect based on the difference in brightness between red and blue colors[4]. This fact indicates that it is necessary to pay sufficient attention to the existence of this phenomenon as long as the anaglyph method is used for the presentation and observation of moving objects. The present report is intended to introduce several of phenomena observed in the course of the study on the cause of this phenomenon.
A Detection System of Location and Direction Angle by a RF Tag Reader Using a Rotary Antenna
Authors: Asakawa Takashi ,   Graduate School of Engineering, Kanagawa Institute of Technology, Nishihara Kazue , Yoshidome Tadashi ,   Faculty of Engineering, Kanagawa Institute of Technology, 1030 Shimo-ogino, Atsugi, Kanagawa 243-0292, Japan
Published: April 2016

This paper describes the method of presuming the angle of moving direction of an electric wheelchair by reading information of RF tags put on a floor using a rotary antenna, which is fixed underneath the wheelchair, revolving constantly above RF tags of the floor at a turning point. Our primary intention is to make a detection system of direction angle using RF tags for a voice controlled electric wheelchair. The voice instruction cannot give smooth nor detailed controls with ease unlike the joystick control. Because the voice control system can use only a few discrete instruction words. Thereby to assist smooth indoor motion, we proposed here a new method of automatic correction of the direction angle measured by the above rotary antenna and RF tags. We demonstrated experimentally to detect and correct the angle of moving direction when the wheelchair passes over the turning point, which was found to give accurate orientations.This paper is the full translation from the transactions of JSME Vol.73, No.729.
KOMEKAMI Switch: A Novel Wearable Input Device Using Movement of Temple
Authors: Taniguchi Kazuhiro ,   Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering,  Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, 1-3 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka City, Osaka 560-8531, Japan, Nishikawa Atsushi , Kawanishi Seiichiro , Miyazaki Fumio 
Published: April 2016

A wearable computing system plays a leading role in the ubiquitous computing era, in which computers are used at any place and at any time.
Now the mobile multimedia communication technology based devices, such as mobile phone, handy-type PC, etc., have come to be used in such a broad range of areas, the features of wearable hands-free computing system, which people can constantly use in their daily life or workplace while doing some other job, are highly valued more than ever.
However, the wearable computing system has not yet spread so widely owing to various factors. Among such factors is the delay in the development of human machine interface, which is applicable to the wearable computing system. Conventional technologies that require either manual manipulation of keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc., or a large equipment to make use of electroencephalogram, eyeball movements, etc. for realizing hands-free interface, are not suitable for the wearable computing system.
We, therefore, developed a human-machine interface for the wearable computing system. This interface makes it easy to manipulate machine with intentional movements of temple. User can constantly use machine with no interference, as well as with hands free. It is compact and lightweight, permitting ease of manufacturing at a low cost. It does not react to daily actions like conversation, diet, etc., other than movements intended to control the machine. This interface consists of one optical distance sensor mounted in the vicinity of the left and right temples each and of one single-chip microcomputer.
Statistical Characteristics of Biomimetic Image-Based Inverted Pendulum Control Systems Using Just-In-Time Method
Authors: Ushida Shun ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Osaka Institute of Technology, 5-16-1 Omiya, Asahi, Osaka 535-8585, Japan, Fukuda Ken-ichiro , Deguchi Koichiro ,   Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato, Tokyo, Japan,   Tohoku University, 6-6-01 Aramaki-Aza-Aoba, Aoba, Sendai, Japan
Published: April 2016

In attempting to statistically answer the question, “In what ways should robots attempt or imitate human-like behavior?” We focus on a human stick-balancing task and a biomimetic visual servoing system for the stabilization of an inverted pendulum. In particular, we applied proportional and differential (PD) and Just-In-Time (JIT) control, which is a memory-based scheme. This method can stabilize the inverted pendulum for a certain period of time, similar to the case of humans.We analyzed the behavior of such mechanical systems statistically to determine the on-off intermittency and the power law in the human stick-balancing task. Statistically analyzing pendulum behavior may enable us to interpret human motor control.
Compliance Analysis of Construction Machinery Front by Direct Stiffness Method
Authors: Muramoto Hiroaki ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Keio University, 3-14-1 Hiyoshi, Khoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8522, Japan, Tomita Kunitsugu , Morita Toshio ,   Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., 650 Kandatsu-machi, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki 300-0013, Japan
Published: April 2016

It is considered effective for simplification of complex work and assurance of work quality to provide a hydraulic excavator with passive compliance.In designing passive compliance, however, it is essential to conduct prior verification by analysis. In this study we proposed a method for calculating a compliance ellipsoid of a hydraulic excavator front end by the direct stiffness method. In addition, we conducted validation of the stiffness equation for calculating a compliance ellipsoid, using a model boom. We also demonstrated that a compliance ellipsoid could be derived regardless of varying front structures. Furthermore, we derived stiffness parameters that produce reaction forces not exceeding target values from the working plane in contour following by an unskilled worker, and confirmed validity of the stiffness parameters in experiments.
Special Issue on MEXT 21st Century COE Programs (II)
Authors: Arai Tatsuo ,   Professor,, Yokokohji Yasuyoshi , Kurisu Masamitsu , Iwata Hiroyasu ,   Associate Professor,,   Professor,,   Associate Professor,
Published: April 2016

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology of Japan (MEXT) started the “21st Century COE Program” in 2002 to give targeted support to the creation of global-standard research and education bases. The five-year grant came to fund a total of 250 excellent programs from 95 universities. Topics related to robotics and mechatronics are treated in the following programs: (1) “Information Science and Technology Strategic Core,” University of Tokyo; (2) “Intelligent Human Sensing,” Toyohashi University of Technology; (3) “Innovation of Creative Engineering through the Development of Advanced Robotics,” Tokyo Institute of Technology; (4) “Micro- and Nano-Mechatronics for Information-Based Society,” Nagoya University; (5) “COE for Research and Education on Complex Functional Mechanical Systems,” Kyoto University; (6) “Paradigm Shift from Intelligence to Life,” Keio University; (7) “Human Adaptive Mechatronics (HAM),” Tokyo Denki University; and (8) “The Innovative Research on Symbiosis Technologies for Human and Robots in an Aging Society,” Waseda University. All of these programs were completed by March 2008. Our editorial board has decided that the time is right to organize a special issue on MEXT 21st Century Programs to disseminate these invaluable research findings as widely as possible. Our three guest editors – Prof. Yasuyoshi Yokokohji of Kyoto University, Prof. Masamitsu Kurisu of Tokyo Denki University, and Prof. Hiroyasu Iwata of Waseda University – have all worked in the specialized areas featured here. Of the 30 papers submitted for this special issue, 23 papers have been accepted for publication after a careful review. We thank the authors for their valuable contributions and the reviewers for their generous time and efforts in making this issue a success.
<Div Align=""right""> Prof. Tatsuo Arai
Editor-in Chief</div>
Special Issue on Service Technology for Health and Well-Being
Authors: Otake Mihoko ,   Associate Professor,
Published: April 2016

Thanks to the growing awareness that human health is inextricably linked to the health of our planet and environmental change, it is difficult to envisage an integrated scientific approach to sustainable development that does not include human health issues. In parallel with science for health and well-being (SHWB), which is recognized today as a major challenge, the field of service science, management and engineering (SSME) has emerged as a potential solution. How can robotics and mechatronics, both used in SHWB and SSME, contribute to solving human health issues?
This special issue focuses on service technology for health and well-being. It starts with studies on on-demand bus services for alternative transportation systems and home healthcare service for disease prevention based on ICT. Devices and systems then introduced include stand-up support devices, gait rehabilitation, omnidirectional wheelchairs and wheelchair design simulators, musculoskeletal simulators for rehabilitation, force display communication analysis systems, and evaluation method of driver's temporary arousal level. These technologies for health and welfare services are the core of sustainable development.
We thank the authors for their invaluable contributions and the reviewers for their time and effort in making this special issue possible. We also thank the JRM Editorial Board for the opportunity to take part in this work.
Development of Power Assist Wear Using Pneumatic Rubber Artificial Muscles
Authors: Noritsugu Toshiro ,   The Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan, Takaiwa Masahiro , Sasaki Daisuke 
Published: April 2016

In the future, when the average age of the members of society becomes advanced, an innovative technology to assist the activities of daily living of elderly and disabled people and to assist in the heavy work in nursing will be desired. To develop such a technology, an actuator that is safe and user-friendly is required. It should be small, lightweight, and sufficiently soft. Such an actuator is available in artificial muscle made of pneumatic rubber. We have developed some types of pneumatic rubber artificial muscles and applied them to wearable power assist devices. A wearable power assist device is fitted to the human body to assist the power of muscles that support the activities of daily living, rehabilitation, training, and so on.
In this paper, some types of pneumatic rubber artificial muscles developed and manufactured in our laboratory are presented. Furthermore, two kinds of wearable power assist devices driven by the rubber artificial muscles are described. Finally, some evaluations clarify the effectiveness of pneumatic rubber artificial muscle for innovative human assistance technologies.
Development of Rehabilitation Systems for the Limbs Using Functional Fluids
Authors: Furusho Junji ,   Fukui University of Technology, 3-6-1 Gakuen, Fukui City, Fukui 910-0028, Japan, Haraguchi Makoto 
Published: April 2016

<div class=""abs_img""><img src=""[disp_template_path]/JRM/abst-image/00260003/03.jpg"" width=""200"" />PLEMO-Prototype</span></div> Many patients who have their movement impaired by paralysis after a cerebral stroke require extensive rehabilitation. Rehabilitation support systems for the upper limbs using force display devices are expected to quantify the effects of rehabilitative training and enhance the motivation of patients. Furusho and Haraguchi have developed force display systems for rehabilitation training that use functional yet highly safe fluid actuators and brakes for the EMUL, Robotherapist and PLEMO Series. </span>
Parameter Study of a Step-Climbing Machine for Heavy Load Carriers
Authors: Kajiwara Shinji ,   Faculty of Science and Engineering, Kindai University, 3-4-1 Kowakae, Higashiosaka, Osaka 577-8502, Japan
Published: April 2016

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CAE model of heavy load carrier</span></div> This paper presents the development of a new stepclimbing mechanism for heavy load carriers. According to the method of measurement used, the results of experiments are given as the values of resistance and required driving force against a 10 mm step. The basic design of the proposed mechanism is illustrated, and a prototype is manufactured. Measuring impact acceleration using the prototype, we verify the accuracy of the mechanism CAE analysis. In addition, using the mechanism CAE analysis, we reveal the relationship between the angle, link length, and performance. Several experiments demonstrate that this prototype is able to drive over a 10 mm step, proving the effectiveness of the proposed mechanism. </span>
Utilization of Robot Technology for Earthquake, Storm, and Flood Problems in the Tokai Region
Authors: Okugawa Masayuki ,   Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aichi Institute of Technology, 1247 Yachigusa, Yakusa-cho, Toyota-shi, Aichi 470-0392, Japan
Published: April 2016

<div class=""abs_img""><img src=""[disp_template_path]/JRM/abst-image/00260004/07.jpg"" width=""300"" />Evacuation support system</span></div> This paper reports on the characteristics of disaster problems in the Tokai region of Japan, especially the Aichi Mikawa and the port of Nagoya industrial waterfront areas. The problems experienced in the mountains, the river basin, and the crowded manufacturing industry area on the seaside and inland are discussed. This paper proposes solutions utilizing robot technologies for each of the problems faced in disasters.	</span>
Impedance Control of Two d.o.f. CPM Device for Elbow Joint
Authors: Matsunaga Nobutomo ,   Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Kumamoto University, 2-39-1 Kurokami, Cyuou-ku, Kumamoto 860-8555, Japan, Miyaguchi Shota , Okajima Hiroshi , Kawaji Shigeyasu 
Published: April 2016

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Two d.o.f. CPM device</span></div> Continuous passive motion (CPM) involves orthopedic or post-surgery physiotherapy. Following surgery to correct ulna collateral ligament (UCL) injury in the elbow, for example, excessively extending the UCL aggravates the injury and reaction force of the arm increases excessively near the end of the range of motion (ROM). Controlling pro/supination, i.e., rotarymotion of the wrist, effectively suppresses reaction force, but may extend the UCL excessively. We propose a 2 d.o.f. (degrees of freedom) impedance controller as a CPM device for the elbow to suppress reaction force based on the musculoskeletal system.	</span>
Understanding of Falling Cat Phenomenon and Realization by Robot
Authors: Kawamura Takashi ,   Shinshu University, 3-15-1 Tokida, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan
Published: April 2016

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Cat-turn by cat and robotic cat</div> The movement of live cat righting itself in midair, is investigated analytically and experimentally. The objective of the author is to develop a robot that lands upright on its feet like a cat. Interestingly, explanations in physics and dynamics textbooks that dealing with feline the self-righting remain contradictory and ambiguous. This is analyzed based on the law of conservation of angular momentum using a cat model. A robotic cat was then developed to turn in mid air. The robot righted itself completely after performing a 180° turn in the air.	</span>