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Supporting human learning
Human Coaching
We measure skills, perception, and behavior, then design feedback that supports improvement.
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Designing intelligence
for the real world.
Think in the Real World.Design Intelligent Systems.
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Our Philosophy
Begin in the field.
Return value to people and society.
We embrace the ambiguity and complexity of the real world and turn them into intelligent systems that make a practical difference.
We measure human movement, perception, and environmental change; understand what the data means; and design appropriate support. Technology is not the destination. Our research begins with the people and settings it is intended to serve.
01MeasureObserve the real world
02UnderstandInterpret what matters
03DesignCreate intelligent systems
04SupportDeliver practical value
Research Fields
One philosophy.
Four research fields.
Our projects evolve with real-world needs, while our commitment to designing intelligence from field evidence remains constant.
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Supporting everyday life
Human Assistance
We understand people and their surroundings to create assistive technologies that adapt to individual needs.
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Intelligence where it is needed
Edge Intelligence
We implement fast, reliable AI within the limited computing resources available at the edge.
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Supporting essential systems
Smart Infrastructure
We use sensing and intelligence to improve the sustainability of agriculture and regional infrastructure.
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Research themes
and projects.
We connect data from real-world settings to intelligence that can support people and society, often across disciplinary boundaries.
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Research field
Human Coaching
From measuring movement, sound, and action to understanding skills and supporting improvement.
- Tennis motion measurement and feedback
- Audio and skill analysis for guitar performance
- Motion understanding and coaching support for breakdancing
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Research field
Human Assistance
Creating assistance that adapts to individual physical characteristics and real usage environments.
- Walking assistance using a chest-mounted smartphone
- Sensing and understanding pedestrian environments
- Display technologies that improve visual accessibility
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Research field
Edge Intelligence
Processing images, motion, and environmental data quickly with computing resources available in the field.
- Low-latency AI processing on FPGAs
- Image sensing with ESP32-CAM
- Integration of IMUs, environmental sensors, and embedded devices
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Research field
Smart Infrastructure
Continuously observing distributed infrastructure and detecting early signs of change.
- Agricultural IoT for cultivation environment monitoring
- Remote monitoring with IoT cameras
- Condition monitoring and fault diagnosis for electrical facilities
How We Work
From a real question
to a system that works.
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Observe
Study the field and identify the question that truly needs to be answered.
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Build
Combine sensing, AI, data analysis, and system implementation.
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Validate
Test in realistic settings and refine the system through evidence and dialogue.
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Communicate
Share the meaning and value of the research across disciplines and borders.
Work With SSC Lab
Different perspectives create
better intelligence.
ResearchersWe welcome conversations about complementary expertise, joint research questions, and academic exchange.
International studentsWe welcome graduate applicants interested in sensing, AI, human support, embedded systems, and field-oriented research.
Companies & organizationsWe are open to discussing real-world technical challenges and possibilities for research collaboration.
Prospective International Students
Bring your perspective.
Shape intelligence
with us.
SSC Lab welcomes inquiries from international students who want to design intelligent systems for people, society, and real-world environments.
Before contacting us
Please include the following:
BackgroundYour degree, university, and relevant coursework or experience.
Research interestThe SSC Lab field or problem that interests you.
Preferred programThe degree program and approximate enrollment period you are considering.
Supporting materialYour CV and, if available, a brief research idea or portfolio.
Admissions & funding
Contact SSC Lab↗Degree eligibility, application schedules, scholarships, and required documents are determined by the university. Please confirm the latest information in the official guidelines. Contacting the lab does not replace the formal application process.
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Let's explore what
intelligence can become.
For academic collaboration, graduate study, or research discussions with companies and organizations, please contact us by email.
kawano@ecs.kyutech.ac.jp↗LaboratorySystems & Soft Computing Laboratory (SSC Lab)Kyushu Institute of Technology
- Faculty member
- Professor Hideaki Kawano
- Undergraduate program
- Through AY2025Electronic System Engineering Course, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
From AY2026Electronics Course, Electrical Engineering Program, Department of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering - Graduate program
- Electronic System Engineering Course, Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
- Address
- 1-1 Sensui-cho, Tobata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka 804-8550, Japan
Tobata Campus