Hongo Campus
Graduate SchoolInterfaculty Initiative in Information Studies Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies - Emerging Design and Informatics Course
DepartmentDepartment of Information and Communication Engineering
Media Interaction
Human interface and interaction
Perceptual information processing
Kansei informatics
Augmented Reality, Interaction Design and Creativity Support
Naemura Laboratory is working on the development of technology that contributes to the richness of the mind, through research and development of information media that promotes the founding chain of physics x information x humans. We have implemented universal theoretical systems with the foundation for physical control (optical design and circuit implementation), information processing (machine learning and signal processing), interaction design (behavior induction and evocation of emotion). Furthermore, we will link the new "experiences" of the people brought by the results to psychological evaluation and art expression.
Research field 1
Augmented Reality
As a sense of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology in places where many people gather, we are conducting the following research to physically expand the real world.
(1) Aerial imaging optical system that mixes real objects and images (ReQTable, AIR-range, ViPlate, GoThro, EnchanTable，HoVerTable PONG，MARIO)
(2) Embedding invisible data in videos (LCD color modulation, Pixel-level Visible Light Commnication Projector)
(3) Robust machine crowd control by projector light (NavigaTorch, Phygital Field)
(4) Support for HMD users in Metaverse (gaze guidance, multi-group appreciation assistance, drunk reduction)
Research field 2
Interaction Design
We are conducting the following research that triggers people's behavior for smooth communication in various situations.
(1) Online audio tools that switch between multi-person conversations and personal dialogue / Emotional expression in text chat (Switchie-Talkie, EmoBalloon)
(2) Support for founding in group work (NARUHODO Button，SHelective Plus)
(3) Communication support between visitors and museums (Peaflet, CoPlet)
(4) Interaction design that promotes writing and learning (EchoSheet/WriteMore)
Research field 3
Creativity Support
We are conducting the following research through creative projects such as NAKAYAMA Future Factory, and Shuri Castle Digital Reconstruction Project.
(1) Application of 3D printers (corobos, 3D Printing Firm Inflatables, PneuModule)
(2) Paper interface utilizing functional materials (Inkantatory Paper, Hand-rewriting)
(3) Support tool for poster design / short video production
(4) Exaggeration of images (E-IMPACT/Manga-Perspective)