Mori-Oda Laboratory Tours during CARS 2026 and JAMIT 2026
Mori–Oda Laboratory Tours during CARS 2026 and JAMIT 2026
During CARS 2026 and JAMIT 2026, we organized laboratory tours at the Mori–Oda Laboratory to introduce our research environment, facilities, and ongoing projects to visitors from Japan and abroad.
The tours were a collaborative effort involving students and staff members across different academic levels.
A Team Effort
Our Doctor course students (Mr. Rintaro Miyazaki et al.) helped prepare promotional brochures, registration form(survey) and other materials introducing the laboratory and our research activities. Our M2 students (Mr. Yuta Kawamura et al.) helped prepare promotional brochures and other materials introducing the laboratory and our research activities.
Our B4 and M1 students (Mr. Takato Kamikawa et al.) welcomed visitors and guided them through the laboratory. Several students with strong English communication skills also gave introductions to the laboratory and explained our research activities to international guests.
I participated as a flexible support member, helping wherever needed — from preparing demonstrations and introducing equipment to assisting students during the tours.
Introducing Our Research Environment
One important part of the tour was introducing the facilities that support our research.
Visitors were able to see and learn about several resources available in the laboratory, including:
- 3D printers for prototyping and engineering development
- GPU servers and computing systems for deep learning and medical image analysis
- micro-CT imaging equipment
- other research devices used for medical imaging, computer-assisted intervention, and engineering experiments
Rather than simply showing the equipment, we also explained how these systems are connected to our actual research projects.
“Become a Doctor!” — Robotic Surgery Experience
A particularly interactive part of the tour was the introduction of a recent engineering project that Prof. Kensaku Mori and I have been working on: a robotic arm system for laparoscopic surgery.
To make the demonstration more accessible and enjoyable, I designed a small hands-on experience called:
“Become a Doctor!”
Visitors could operate the robotic arm themselves and try to simulate inserting a laparoscopic instrument into the abdominal cavity.
Several visitors participated in the demonstration and experienced how robotic control can be used in the context of minimally invasive surgery.
This hands-on activity became one of the most engaging parts of the laboratory tour.
Meeting Researchers and Students from Around the World
The laboratory tours were also a valuable opportunity for communication and academic exchange.
During CARS 2026 and JAMIT 2026, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with many researchers, professors, and students from Japan and overseas.
We exchanged ideas on topics including:
- medical image analysis
- computer-assisted intervention
- surgical robotics
- artificial intelligence
These conversations were one of the most rewarding parts of the event for me.
A Positive Experience for Our Laboratory
The laboratory tours received very positive feedback from the participants.
What made the activity especially meaningful was that it was not simply a laboratory demonstration. It also gave our students opportunities to take active roles in communication, presentation, teamwork, and international exchange.
For me, it was rewarding to support the students, introduce our research environment, demonstrate our latest engineering work, and meet many new colleagues and students through these events.
I am grateful to everyone who contributed to making the Mori–Oda Laboratory tours during CARS 2026 and JAMIT 2026 a successful and enjoyable experience.