人間情報学研究領域のNGUYEN, Huu Nhan助教が、IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Japan Joint ChapterのYoung Award（IROS 2025）を受賞しました。

　RAS Japan Joint Chapter では、日本国内の大学院や大学等の優れた若手研究者の育成、ロボットとオートメーションに関する国際会議（ICRA、IROS、CASE）の活性化を目的として、Young Awardを贈呈しています。
　今回の受賞は、令和7年10月19日～25日に中国・杭州市で開催された、IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025)におけるNguyen助教の発表が高く評価されたことによるものです。

※参考：IEEE RAS Japan Joint Chapter
　　　　IROS 2025

■受賞年月日
　令和7年10月21日

■研究題目、論文タイトル等
Vi2TaP: A Cross-Polarization Based Mechanism for Perception Transition in Tactile-Proximity Sensing With Applications to Soft Grippers

■研究者、著者
Nhan Huu Nguyen, Nhat Minh Dinh Le (DUT), Quan Khanh Luu (Purdue University), Tuan Tai Nguyen, Van Anh Ho

■受賞対象となった研究の内容
Vision-based soft sensors have emerged as a promising solution for multi-modal sensory systems. Rather than relying on complex integrations of numerous specialized sensors, these devices are advantageous in achieving multiple perceptual capabilities with a single device. However, the unsolved bottleneck for existing systems lies in preventing perceptual interference among visual fields and establishing a reliable mechanism for switching between perception domains. In this study, we present Vi2TaP a novel mechanism leveraging the cross-polarization phenomenon to shift one perception domain to another in a tactile-proximity multimodal sensing paradigm. The core concept involves two polarizer films placed back-to-back. By adjusting the Plane of Polarization (PoP) between 0 to 90°, the camera can either fully open its Field-of-View (FoV) to the external environment for proximity sensing or restrict it to the internal space between the polarizers, tailored for tactile sensing. First implementation of Vi2TaP is showcased on a soft sensorized gripper. Additionally, we introduce efficient learning pipelines for both proximity and tactile perception, along with effective strategies for extracting valuable information. The experiment results have demonstrated the advantages of the proposed multi-modal sensing scheme in grasping and manipulating tasks. This mechanism is anticipated to accelerate the development and adoption of multimodal vision-based soft sensors across a wide range of practical applications.

■受賞にあたって一言
This reward, on one hand, affirms the potential of our current effort on establishing a unified paradigm for multimodal soft sensors whose primary principle relies on an embedded vision system. The outcome of this work also challenges us with many open questions which will be further investigated with the support of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Grant-in-Aid for Early-career Scientists (No. 25K17569). On the other hand, such personal achievement lays a memorable milestone that encourages me on the pathway to become a successful scientist. This award is also dedicated to all co-authors who contributed their exceptional expertise to this work, not to mention the wholehearted supervision of Professor Van Anh Ho.

　

　

令和7年11月26日