Takahashi Group (T-lab)
Takahashi Group (T-lab)
System Engineering Laboratory — Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology
From industrial automation to robotics in everyday spaces.
We develop a cost-effective localization method VGM (Visual-Geometric Matching) and apply it to manufacturing and logistics systems for digital transformation (DX) and automation.
Building upon these achievements, we further extend our technologies to living-space digital twins, tackling the challenges of autonomous robots operating in complex human environments.
What we work on
- Industrial Applications: applying our localization and mapping technologies to manufacturing and logistics systems, enabling scalable digital twins and intelligent automation
- Low-cost localization (VGM): client–server localization using a monocular RGB camera and pre-built maps
- Living-space Digital Twin: expanding industrial CPS concepts into everyday environments such as campuses, hospitals, libraries, and malls
- Cleanliness Management: floor cleanliness estimation, planning, and execution with autonomous cleaning robots
- Platforms: ROS2, indoor mapping, long-term operation, evaluation at real sites
See details and demos on the Research page.
Selected highlight
- A hybrid map with permanent 3D wireframes and temporal line segments for long-term visual localization (VGM) — robust, cost-scalable indoor positioning for industrial and service robots.
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Collaborations & opportunities
We welcome academic and industry collaboration on localization, digital twins, and robotics applications in manufacturing, logistics, and living environments.
Prospective students are also encouraged to contact us with a short summary of interests and background.
- Contact: <takahashi[at]me.tut.ac.jp>
- Access: see Access (Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan)
News
Latest updates (talks, demos, papers) are listed below on this page.
For the Japanese site, visit トップページ.
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