Overview
The VR/AR and Imitation Learning Team develops cutting-edge extended reality (XR) solutions that bridge the gap between humans and robotic systems. Through immersive interfaces, we enable intuitive robot teleoperation, training, and collaboration in both virtual and mixed reality environments, transforming how humans interact with and control intelligent machines.
Research Focus
Our research encompasses virtual reality (VR) for robot teleoperation, augmented reality (AR) for real-time robot status visualization, mixed reality training environments, haptic feedback systems, and immersive simulation platforms. We focus on creating seamless XR experiences that enhance situational awareness, reduce cognitive load, and enable natural, intuitive control of complex robotic systems.
VR Teleoperation
Immersive interfaces for intuitive remote robot control
AR Visualization
Real-time overlay of robot data and environmental information
Haptic Feedback
Touch-based interfaces for enhanced robot interaction
Digital Twins
Virtual replicas for simulation, training, and testing
Team Members
Haoran Xie
Associate ProfessorJAIST
Dr. Haoran Xie received his Ph.D. in Computer Graphics from JAIST in 2015, and M.S. in 2012. He is currently an Associate Professor at JAIST and a Researcher (Associate Professor) at Waseda University through JST BOOST program. He directs the Human-Centered AI Laboratory, focusing on generative AI applications and human-AI interaction.
His research encompasses 2D/3D image generation, physical intelligence, and human-AI interaction, with notable achievements including the AniFaceDrawing project featured across major international outlets. He is a member of ACM, IEEE, IPSJ, and the Society for Art and Science.
Syuhei Sato
Associate ProfessorHosei University
Chao Zhang
Specially Appointed ProfessorUniversity of Toyama
Ran Dong
LecturerChukyo University
Tsukasa Fukusato
LecturerWaseda University
Bofei Huang
PhD StudentJAIST
Hao Jin
PhD StudentJAIST
Mikiya Kusunoki
PhD StudentJAIST
Xiaoxuan Xie
PhD StudentJAIST
Xusheng Du
PhD StudentJAIST