ITAMI Taku Laboratory (ITAMI Lab.) of the Department of Electronics and Bioinformatics, School of Science and Technology exhibited at the International Robot Exhibition 2025 held at Tokyo Big Sight (Koto City, Tokyo) from December 3 to 6. It showcased devices currently under development, as well as the Meijiro Robot created by its students.
This event, organized by the Japan Robot Association and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd., is one of the world’s largest specialized robot exhibitions. This year’s theme was “Sustainable Societies Through Robotics,” aiming to create new industries and solve social issues through human-robot coexistence and collaboration. The exhibition drew approximately 156,000 visitors, surpassing the attendance of the previous event.
ITAMI Lab. conducts research and development on walking support devices and back pain prevention devices, focusing on “creating products centered on the question ‘What are the truly necessary functions?’” from a medical-engineering collaboration perspective. The students were responsible for every aspect of this exhibition, including the planning, exhibition layout, and stage presentations. The exhibit attracted many visitors, including robotics industry professionals and children, providing an opportunity to widely share the Lab’s activities and achievements such as the Meijiro Robot.
MIYAMOTO Kazuki, a fourth-year student who was involved in exhibition operations, reflected, “This was an opportunity to exhibit and present our work in a different format from academic conferences, allowing me to directly experience various reactions. Being involved in the entire process, from setup and presentation through to dismantling, allowed me to experience the process of introducing our creations to society, which was a significant learning opportunity. Furthermore, the display of the Meijiro Robot drew warm comments from many alumni, which once again made me realize Meiji University’s tight-knit community across generations.
ITAMI Lab. will continue to promote the development of manufacturing technologies that can contribute to society while deepening cooperation with local communities through student-led manufacturing education and research activities.
ITAMI Lab. booth