UEHARA Akira

Affiliation
Institute of Systems and Information Engineering
Official title
Assistant Professor
Sex
Male
Birth date
1992-02
KAKEN ID
80968579
URL
Office
Cybernics Laboratory
Research fields
Control engineering/System engineering
Research keywords
Cybernics
Human Collaborative Robotics
Accessible interaction
Medical technology
Cybernics treatment
IoH/IoT
Research projects
日常使いが可能なテーラーメイド式装着型ロボットによる姿勢制御の機能改善手法2026-04 -- 2030-03上原 皓Japan Society for the Promotion of Science/Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists3,500,000Yen
HCPS融合 人協調ロボティクスにおける環境認知系基盤技術開発2024-03 -- (current)河本 浩明New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)/Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) 3rd
HCPS融合技術のシステム化基礎技術開発2023-11 -- (current)河本 浩明New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)/Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) 3rd
Study on tailor-made treatment and independence support methods that combine generalization, robustness, and individualization2023-04 -- 2026-03UEHARA AkiraJapan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)/Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists2,860,000Yen
術者の直感的な操作を可能とする革新的視覚拡張システムの研究開発2017-04 -- 2018-03河本浩明Headquarters for International Industry-University Collaboration, University of Tsukuba/Tsukuba collaborative research practical use boosting projects 20173,000,000Yen
Career history
2025-06 -- (current)CYBERDYNE inc.Advisor
2022-05 -- (current)University of TsukubaFaculty of Engineering, Information and SystemsAssistant Professor
2021-05 -- 2022-04Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc.Superception lab.Adjunct Researcher
2020-04 -- 2022-04Sony Group CorporationR&D center, Tokyo Laboratory 08Interaction Designer
Academic background
2017-04 -- 2020-03University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering Doctoral Program in Department of Intelligent and Interaction Technologies
2015-04 -- 2017-03University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Systems and Information Engineering Master's Program in Department of Intelligent and Interaction Technologies
2011-04 -- 2015-03University of Tsukuba School of Science and Engineering College of Enginnering System
Degree
2020-03Ph.D. of EngineeringUniversity of Tsukuba
Academic societies
2024-08 -- (current)Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
2023-01 -- (current)THE JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
2023-01 -- (current)The Robotics Society of Japan
2022-06 -- (current)The Japan Society of Embolus Detection and Treatment
2021-05 -- (current)Japanese Society for Medical and Biological Engineering
2020-01 -- (current)The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers
2019-12 -- (current)JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL VIRTUAL REALITY
2015-11 -- (current)THE VIRTUAL REALITY SOCIETY OF JAPAN
Honors & Awards
2024-09Best Student Paper AwardBest student paper at RAS EMBS BioRob2024
2022-03Honorable Mention AwardHonorable mention for our paper at Augmented Humans International Conference 2022
2021-12Best Demonstration AwardBest Demonstration of our system at SIGGRAPH ASIA 2021
2021-06FY20 Sakamoto Award of Japan Society for Medical and Biolodical EngineeringRecommended as a paper that has made a significant contribution to scholarship and technology in the area covered by the Japan Society for Medical and Biological Engineering.
2020-01SICE International Young Authors Award (SIYA-SII2020)Encouragement of research and international activities of young researchers by The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers
2017-03Dean’s PrizeFor outstanding academic achievement or outstanding performance in studies, research activities, or related extracurricular activities.
2017-03Mater’s thesis Prizethe content of the master's thesis was of high academic significance and the presentation was excellent
2016-04Innovation AwardMicrosoft Imagine Cup 2016 in Japan にてITに関する革新的なアイディアが評価されたため
Articles
Books
  • 介護者・要介護者の心身の自立度向上を実現するための日常生活動作およびコミュニケーションを支援可能なサイバニックインタフェース
    上原 皓
    地域ケアリング2026年2月号 特集　介護分野における生産性向上の取組/pp.84-88, 2026-01
  • Tailor-made treatment and independence support for Neuromus-cular Diseases Patients with cybernics: The fusion of Human, Bio-Medical Systems and AI-Robots/Information Systems.
    上原 皓
    Precision Medicine/pp.65-69, 2025-11
  • Functional improvement and independent support for neuromus-cular diseases patients with cybernics technology: The fusion of Human, Bio-Medical Systems and AI-Robots/Information Systems.
    上原 皓
    BIO Clinica 2025年11月号 神経・筋疾患最前線/pp.94-98, 2025-10
  • HANASUI: Multi-view Observable and Movable Fogscreen
    Ishikawa Yu; Muta Masafumi; Tamaru Junki; Nakata Eisuke; ...
    ENTERTAINMENT COMPUTING - ICEC 2014/SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN/pp.189-196, 2014
Conference, etc.
  • Three-dimensional Knee Joint Load Estimation System During Walking Using IMU Sensors for the Prevention of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Fundamental Study
    Yoshizawa Riku; UEHARA Akira; Sankai Yoshiyuki; Kawamo...
    2026 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2026-01-11--2026-01-14
  • Human-Harmonized Navigation Considering Pedestrian Flow Using Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Mobile Robots
    Koyama Yuki; Kawamoto Hiroaki; UEHARA Akira; Ohya Aki...
    13th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (RITA)/2025-12-17--2025-12-19
  • Multimodal World Model-Based Navigation of a Mobile Robot in Walkway Environments
    Yahagi Kota; Kawamoto Hiroaki; UEHARA Akira; Ohya Aki...
    13th International Conference on Robot Intelligence Technology and Applications (RITA)/2025-12-17--2025-12-19
  • Wearable Cyborg HAL Trunk Unit Controlled by Voluntary Control Method for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease : A Pilot Study
    Ikeda Kaosu; UEHARA Akira; Sankai Yoshiyuki; Kawamoto ...
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC)/2025-10-05--2025-10-08
  • Development of a Wearable Cyborg HAL for Functional Improvement of Twisting Movements through Coordinated Hip-Trunk Motion
    Matsuura Mitsuki; UEHARA Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sank...
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC)/2025-10-05--2025-10-08
  • Analysis of Gait Pattern Changes During Use of Wearable Cyborg HAL Related to Gait Ability in an Individual with Neuromuscular Disease
    Namikawa Yasuko; Sankai Yoshiyuki; UEHARA Akira; Kawam...
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC)/2025-10-05--2025-10-08
  • Robust Localization of Mobile Robots in Changing Environments Using Visual SLAM Enhanced with Semantic Information
    Seki Yoshiaki; Kawamoto Hiroaki; UEHARA Akira; Ohya A...
    2025 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC)/2025-10-05--2025-10-08
  • Robust Localization in Changing Environments for Mobile Robots Using Visual SLAM Enhanced with Movability-Aware Semantics
    SEKI Yoshiaki; KAWAMOTO Hiroaki; UEHARA Akira; OHYA A...
    The 19th International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems 19 (IAS-19)/2025-06-30--2025-07-04
  • Wearable Cyborg HAL for Both Gait Analysis and Treatment: Clustering of Bioelectrical Signal Patterns during Assisted Walking
    Namikawa Yasuko; Kawamoto Hiroaki; UEHARA Akira; Sanka...
    2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII2025)/2025-01-21--2025-01-24
  • Effects of Deep Core Activation Method Using Wearable Cyborg HAL in a Supine Position for Ameliorating Defecatory Function: A Pilot Study
    UEHARA Akira
    2025 International Conference On Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)/2025-05-12--2025-05-16
  • Dynamic Obstacle Avoidance in Crowded Environment Using Deep Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Mobile Robot
    KOYAMA Yuki; KAWAMOTO Hiroaki; UEHARA Akira; OHYA Aki...
    JSME The 8th International Conference on Advanced Mechatronics (ICAM 2024)/2024-11-06--2024-11-08
  • Study on the Lower Garments Dressing and Undressing Portable Support System for Independent Daily Toilet Activity
    MIyazaki Nanami; UEHARA Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sanka...
    2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2025-01-21--2025-01-24
  • Study on Robotic Cell Culture Systems for Autonomous Cultivation of Fibroblast Cells
    UEHARA Akira; Hoshikawa MIrai; Baba Kazutomo; Mikhailo...
    2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2025-01-21--2025-01-24
  • Basic Study on Airbag-based Stationary Type Bracing System for Treatment of Scoliosis
    Kamo Atsushi; UEHARA Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sankai ...
    2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2025-01-21--2025-01-24
  • Development of Cybernic Mirror System for Improvement of Hand Motor Functions for Patients with Hemiplegia
    Konishi Sara; UEHARA Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sankai ...
    2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2025-01-21--2025-01-24
  • Communication Method Based on Pupil Diameter Changes for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Patients: A System Designed for Adaptation to Symptom Progression
    Sawada Nonoka; UEHARA Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sankai ...
    2025 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2025-01-21--2025-01-24
  • Development of Anorectal and Core Activation Method with Wearable Cyborg HAL for Defecation Disorder Treatment
    Tamai Hayato; Sankai Yoshiyuki; UEHARA Akira; Kawamoto...
    2024 10th IEEE RAS/EMBS International Conference for Biomedical Robotics and Biomechatronics (BioRob)/2024-09-01--2024-09-04
  • Basic Study on Cybernic Interface for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients to Perform Daily Living Tasks by Transiting Seamlessly Between Cyberspace and Physical Space
    上原 皓; Yoshiyuki Sankai
    2024 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2024-01-08--2024-01-11
  • Study on Wearable Gaze-Based Communication System for Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    Sawada Nonoka; Uehara Akira; Sankai Yoshiyuki; Kawamot...
    2024 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2024-01-08--2024-01-11
  • Estimating Finger Joint Angles with Wearable System based on Machine Learning Model utilizing 3D Computer Graphics
    Obinata Taichi; Yoshikawa Dan; Uehara Akira; Kawamoto ...
    2023 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC)/2023-10-01--2023-10-04
  • Study on Gait Stabilization Method using Wearable Cyborg HAL Trunk-unit for Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonism with Freezing of Gait
    Ikeda Kaosu; Uehara Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sankai Y...
    2023 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC)/2023-10-01--2023-10-04
  • Cybernics treatment and independence living improvement for neurological intractable disorders
    Uehara Akira
    2023 Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (JAFOE2023)/2023-07-17--2023-07-20
  • Study on Portable Respiratory Assist System for Independence Living of Neuromuscular Intractable Disease Patients
    Nemoto Tatsuaki; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Uehara Akira; Sankai ...
    IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2023-01-17--2023-01-20
  • Proposal of Period Modulation Control of Wearable Cyborg HAL Trunk-unit for Parkinson’s disease/Parkinsonism utilizing Motor Intention and Dynamics
    Uehara Akira; Kawamoto Hiroaki; Sankai Yoshiyuki
    IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration (SII)/2023-01-17--2023-01-20
  • New wearable device to support lateral swing of the trunk for Parkinsonian gait disturbances
    今井壽正; 上原皓; 河本浩明; 山海嘉之; 白井誠; 曾根政富; 野田幸子; 佐藤栄人; 服部信孝
    63rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Neurology/2022-05-18--2022-05-21
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Intellectural property rights
  • 歩行障害支援装置および歩行障害支援装置の作動方法
    山海 嘉之; 上原 皓
  • 透過型ヘッドマウントディスプレイ装置及びプログラム
    河本浩明; 朝倉靖成; 上原 皓; 丸島愛樹; 松村英明
  • 光学機器
    村田耕一; 江國翔太; 朝倉靖成; 上原 皓
Teaching
2025-10 -- 2025-12バイオシステム基礎筑波大学
2025-10 -- 2025-12コンピュータとネットワーク筑波大学
2025-04 -- 2026-03つくばロボットコンテスト2025筑波大学
2025-10 -- 2026-03エ学システム基礎実験B筑波大学
2025-04 -- 2025-07工学システム基礎実験A筑波大学
2025-10 -- 2026-02Fundamental Labs I筑波大学
2025-04 -- 2026-03知能機能システム特別研究Ⅱ筑波大学
2025-04 -- 2025-08知能機能システムコアスタディ筑波大学
2025-04 -- 2026-03知能機能システム特別研究|筑波大学
2024-10 -- 2024-12メディカルサイバニクス筑波大学
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Other educational activities
2025-07 -- 2025-07岡山県立岡山朝日高等学校 DXハイスクール筑波大学
2024-08 -- 2024-08岡山県立岡山朝日高等学校 DXハイスクール筑波大学
Talks
  • Challenge for leaving no one behind by techno-peer-support with cybernics medical and healthcare innovation ー Fusion of Bio/Medical system and AI/Robot/Information system ー
    上原 皓
    MONOzukuri forum/2025-11-18--2025-11-19
  • 病気をもつ人の“こえ”を医療の未来に活かす ～みんつくゼミナール総まとめ in 東京～
    長谷川 一男; 小村 悠; 上原 皓
    みんつくゼミナール2024 第4回/2025-02-09--2025-02-09
  • Gait improvement with wearable cyborg Hybrid Assistive Limb trunk unit for parkinsonian patients
    UEHARA Akira
    Taiwan International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (7th TIC-PDMD)/2024-11-22--2024-11-24
  • 異分野融合で拓くサイバニクス医療健康イノベーション 〜 人とテクノロジーが支え合い、誰一人取り残さない未来社会の実現への挑戦 〜
    上原 皓; 伊藤 亮
    みんなでつくろう、これからの医療プロジェクト みんつくゼミナール2023/2024-02-04--2024-02-04
Professional activities
2024-04 -- 2024-11JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING関東支部若手研究者発表会2024 運営委員
University Management
2026-04 -- 2028-03知能機能システム学位プログラム サブネットワーク管理委員会委員
2026-04 -- 2028-03知能機能システム学位プログラム 学務・カリキュラム委員会委員
2026-04 -- 2028-03知能機能工学域 財務委員会委員
2025-04 -- 2027-03知能機能工学域 科研費申請若手互助会委員
2025-04 -- 2027-03工学システム学類 PDCA委員会委員
2024-04 -- 2026-03知能機能システム学位プログラム 域庶務委員会委員
2023-04 -- 2026-03知能機能システム学位プログラム 入試委員会委員
2023-04 -- 2025-03工学システム学類 カリキュラム委員会委員
Other activities
2023-08 -- (current)CYBERDYNE株式会社 研究倫理委員会 委員
2022-05 -- (current)筑波大学サイバニクス研究センター 担当員
2022-05 -- (current)筑波大学未来社会工学開発研究センター 研究担当者
2018-01 -- 2018-11Research assistant of Center for Cybernics Research at University of Tsukuba
2015-04 -- 2018-03Peer tutor of Accessibility Division for Students with Disabilities at University of Tsukuba
Message
Our mission is to realize the society in which people can expand their potential regardless of age or disability. We are challenging to explore cybernics, focusing on the independence support and treatment of patients.

(Last updated: 2026-04-01)