معرفی
Shigeru Uesugi is Professor in the School of Creative Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University. He directs interdisciplinary research that fuses mechanical engineering, human–robot interaction, and philosophy of technology to create co-creative interfaces, sports-assist devices, and mediated communication systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Engineering, Waseda University
Research Interests:
Uesugi’s work centres on Human Interface & Interaction Design, Mediated Communication, and Being Design. He explores how technology can extend human bodily perception and foster co-creative relationships between users and machines, merging insights from robotics, sports science, and philosophy.
Recent articles analyse embodied interaction in shared virtual spaces, remote collaboration via tangible interfaces such as networked “Lazy Susan” tables, and full-body rocking systems that create a sense of togetherness over distance. His publications reveal a steady focus on designing hardware–software hybrids that make remote partners feel co-present.
Scientific Awards:
- 14th Okawa Thesis Award, Honorable Mention (2004)
- Human Interface Society Paper Award (2004)
Grants & Projects:
- JSPS KAKENHI (A) “Comprehensive research on the relationship between scientific/technological innovation and human society” (2023-2026)
- JSPS KAKENHI Challenging Research “Transformations of intentionality and responsibility via artifacts” (2022-2025)
- JSPS KAKENHI “Fascia tension-propagation suit for motor-function enhancement” (2020-2023)
Labs & Teams:
He leads the Human-being Design Engineering Laboratory whose members develop co-creative interfaces, sports-training devices, and rehabilitation tools. The group maintains the website www.wesugi.mech.waseda.ac.jp and collaborates with the Waseda Research Institute for Science and Engineering.