Students will learn the basics of mechanical engineering by using their hands and thinking through actual experiences to discover what mechanical engineering is, what they will learn, what basic knowledge they will acquire, and how to utilize that knowledge. Students will also learn how to use computer software such as Excel, which is necessary for organizing experiments and analyses, and Word, which is necessary for writing reports, and will also learn how to write reports, and will actually write reports.

By experiencing planning → design → production → assembly → inspection, students will learn the flow and process of manufacturing. They will also experience the joys and difficulties of manufacturing, the conflicts between the quality of a product and the time it takes, and the dangers that lurk in actual manufacturing.

While mechanical technology has positive effects such as improving the average lifespan and making life more convenient, it is also said to have negative effects such as pollution and energy problems. Furthermore, mechanical technology is also used to solve problems that arise, such as pollution treatment, energy conservation, and new energy development. In this course, three faculty members and several working engineers will lecture on the relationship between mechanical technology and society from various perspectives.

You will design a centrifugal pump and draw up drawings. You will not only meet the design requirements, but also keep in mind the product design that is competitive with the products of competitors. You will also acquire knowledge and skills related to design and drawing through a series of techniques and practical work. If you are involved in machinery-related work, these skills can be applied not only to the design department but also to all departments such as manufacturing, quality control, service technology, and sales.

This is a subject that can be taken in the second or third year to conduct "research" prior to graduation research. In regular subjects, students study "known" knowledge systems, but in research, students deal with "unknown" phenomena. This requires independent learning, original thinking, and unique ideas. Conversely, this burden can foster originality and creativity.

At Hideo Naga's laboratory, we are developing technology that uses light and ultrasound to non-destructively evaluate internal damage and material properties without destroying the material. For light, we are independently developing new ultrasonic sensors using lasers and optical fibers to evaluate the soundness of large structures such as bridges and oil storage tanks. We are also building a unique system that uses ultrasound to evaluate the properties of various parts and materials. We hope to contribute to a safe and secure society through these technologies.

Fluids, such as water, can change into various forms depending on the surrounding conditions, which can result in unexpected vibrations. Serious accidents such as the collapse of the Tacoma Strait Bridge, the destruction of the thermometer at the Monju fast breeder reactor, and the engine shutdown of the H-II rocket No. 8 were caused by fluid vibrations that were unknown at the time. Our laboratory aims to predict and avoid accidents by researching various fluid vibrations through experiments, theoretical analysis, and numerical calculations.

In robotics research, we think about, question, and study humans themselves. We regard intelligent and skilled machines as good learning partners, and conduct research to explore humans and make ourselves smarter. We are conducting research into robot motion control that utilizes visual, tactile, and force measurement of human work and behavior and physical phenomena, information processing, systems theoretical understanding, and task knowledge. This is practical research that applies intelligent and skilled robots to the real world, targeting next-generation production processes, human motor ability assist systems, and support for medical, nursing, and rehabilitation.