Hiroshi Fujimoto is a Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, holding a Doctor of Engineering degree. His academic career spans multiple institutions including the Industrial Technology Institute of Life Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, and Waseda University where he currently conducts research in intelligent robotics and rehabilitation science. His research focuses on life support technology, artificial sensory organs, biomechanics, biological information and measurement, robotics, and human-machine systems. Fujimoto's work primarily explores tactile perception mechanisms and develops assistive technologies for people with visual impairments. His research interests include Braille accessibility, hardness perception for medical applications, and haptic interfaces for rehabilitation. Professor Fujimoto's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on optimizing tactile interfaces for visually impaired users, with particular emphasis on Braille readability, stiffness identification, and kinesthetic illusion devices. His research has evolved from fundamental studies of tactile perception to practical applications in accessibility standards and assistive device development. Japanese Society of Human Engineering Research Encouragement Award (2006) As an active researcher, Fujimoto maintains professional affiliations with IEEE, the Biomechanism Society, Japan Robotics Society, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Japanese Society of Human Engineering, Japan Society of Life Support Engineering, Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, and Human Interface Society. His laboratory develops assistive technologies with applications in education, rehabilitation, and daily living support for people with visual impairments.
