Young Investigation Excellence Awards

(1986)

• Control of Manipulator by VSS (RSJ1985)
  Hideki Hashimoto (University of Tokyo)
• Multi-media Real Image Display for Robot (RSJ1985)
  Toshihiro Matsui (Electrotechnical Laboratory)
• Static Force Analysis of Parallel Manipulators (RSJ1985)
  Takeshi Fukuizumi (NEC)

(1987)

• LSI Architecture of an Ultra-High-Speed Processor for the Inverse Kinematics in Robot Control (RSJ1986)
  Hideki Egami (Tohoku University)
• Motion Trajectory and Configuration of Construction Robot for Assembling Structural Steel (RSJ1986)
  Kinya Tamaki (Waseda University)
• Second-order Digital Filter Adaptive to Arm Configuration for Direct Drive Manipulator (RSJ1986)
  Takashi Suehiro (Electorotechnical Laboratory)

(1988)

• Error Compensability of Flexible Robots (RSJ1987)
  Z.H.Jiang (Tohoku University)
• Development of Robot Vision Sensor Using Fiber Grating -Facets Extraction Using Hough Transform- (RSJ1987)
  Kazuo Nakazawa (Keio University)
• Automatic Generation of the Jacobian of a Kinematic Chain (RSJ1987)
  Atsuko Hara (Hitachi,Ltd)

(1989)

• Optimal Approaching Velocity of an End-effector to its Environment (RSJ1988)
  Kosei Kitagaki (Tohoku University)
• Modeling and Trajectory Control of Flexible Manipulators (RSJ1988)
  Fumitoshi Matsuno (Osaka University)
• Proposal of Dynamic Control for Master-Slave Manipulators Which Realizes Various Intervenient Impedances (RSJ1988)
  Yasuyoshi Yokokoji (Kyoto University)

(1990)

• 1st report: A new teaching method and a design of vision primitives for action recognitionn (RSJ1989)
  Yasuo Kuniyoshi (The University of Tokyo)
• Modeling and Control of Space Redundant Manipulator Pt.II: Definition of Fixed-Attitude-Restricted Jacobian Matrix and Its Application to Manipulability Analysis (RSJ1989)
  Kazuya Yoshida (Tohoku University)
• An Algorithm for Determining Fingertip Positions of Multifingerd Hand (RSJ1989)
  Toru Omata (Electrotechnical Laboratory)

(1991)

• Learning Impedance Control using Neural Network Model (RSJ1990)
  Hiroaki Gomi (ATR Auditory and Visual Perception Research Laboratories)
• Regrasping in Pick and Place Operation (RSJ1990)
  Hajime Terasaki (Sanyo Elec.Co.,Ltd.)
• Sensing of Grasping Pose by the use of Contact Information (RSJ1990)
  Kazuyuki Nagata (Government Industrial Research Institute,TOHOKU)
  

(1992)

• Self-Mobile Space Manipulator Project (RSJ1991)
  Hiroshi Ueno (Shimizu Corporation)
• Cooperative Manipulation by Autonomous Intelligent Robots (1st Robot Symposium)
  Naoyuki Sawasaki (The University of Tokyo)
• Laser Range Finder with Liquid Crystal Shutter Array for Robot -1st report: Basic Study- (RSJ1991)
  Jun Wakisaka (Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.)

(1993)

• An Electrostatic Actuator Drive by AC Excitation (RSJ1992)
  Toshiki Niino (The University of Tokyo)
• Development of a 6-DOF High-Speed Parallel Robot HEXA (RSJ1992)
  Susumu Tarao (Tohoku University)
• Autonomous Vehicle Driven by Hyper Machine (RSJ1992)
  Tomohiro Shibata (The University of Tokyo)

(1994)

• Visual Servoing -Optimal Control Approach- (3rd Robot Symposium)
  Koichi Hashimoto (Osaka University)
• Dexterous Manipulation under Dynamic Environment (RSJ1993)
  Takeshi Sakaguchi (Mechanical Engineering Laboratory)
• Control of a Microrobot using a Energy Field (RSJ1993)
  Takashi Yasuda (The University of Tokyo)
• Grasping Assistance for the Intelligent Cooperative Manipulation System (RSJ1993)
  Matin Buss (The University of Tokyo)

(1995)

• Versatile Visual Servoing without Knowledge of True Jacobian (4th Robot Symposium)
  Koh Hosoda (Osaka University)
• Study of Flying Microrobots (4th Robot Symposium)
  Yayoi Kubo (Fujisawa) (The University of Tokyo)
• Study on 3D Active Antenna (RSJ1994)
  Noki Kanayama (Hiroshima University)

(1996)

• Memory based navigation using omnidirectional images (5th Robot Symposium)
  Hiroshi Ishiguro (Kyoto University)
• Robot Sensor Suit Using Electrically Conductive Fabric (RSJ1995)
  Yukiko Hoshino (The University of Tokyo)
• Control and Learning of Assembly/Disassembly Task Sequence (RSJ1995)
  Tatsuya Suzuki (Nagoya University)
• Development of NC Date Generation System for Welding Robots (RSJ1995)
  Fumihiro Honda (Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd.)

(1997)

• Motion Analysis and Learning of Releasing Manipulation (1st Robotics Symposia)
  Yasumichi Aiyama (The University of Tokyo)
• Communication between Creature and Machine -Development of a Communication System between RAT Robot and Rat- (RSJ1996)
  Yasuo Ohkawa (Waseda University)
• Path Generation by Analogy (RSJ1996)
  Hiroyuki Ogata (NTT Human Interface Labs.)
• Design and Implementation of Interface between Parallel Action Processes and Parallel Sensor Processes (1st Robotics Symposia)
  Satoshi Kagami (The University of Tokyo)
• Development of Quadruped Walking Robot with the Missing of Mine Detection and Removal (RSJ1996)
  Keisuke Kato (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Development and Application of EFD Actuator Element Using ICPF (RSJ1996)
  Satoshi Fuji (Kobe University)
• Visual Servoing based on the Use of Binocular Visual Space (1st Robotics Symposia)
  Takashi Mitsuda (Osaka University)
• Development of 7-D.O.F. MIA ARM (1st Robotics Symposia)
  Toshio Morita (Waseda University)

(1998)

• Hough-space-based Object Recognition Coupled with Path Planning for Bin-picking (2nd Robotics Symposia)
  Ayako Takenouchi (NTT HI Lab.,)
• Balancing with whole body of Human-form Robot Standing on a Leg (RSJ1997)
  Yukiharu Tamiya (The University of Tokyo)
• Research on a Mini Pheromone-Tracing Robot (RSJ1997)
  Sumito Nagasawa (The University of Tokyo)
• An Experimental Study on Sensor-Based Robotics Cell Collaboration Using Task Error Information Complementary (2nd Robotics Symposia)
  Manabu Motegi (NTT HI Lab.,)
• A Responsive Processor for Parallel and Distributed Real-time Control (RSJ1997)
  Nobuyuki Yamasaki (Erectrotechnical Laboratory)
• Analysis of Insect Flight by Telemetry (RSJ1997)
  Masaki Yamada (The University of Tokyo)

(1999)

• Massively Parallel Processing Vision Chip System for High Speed Robot Control (3rd Robotics Symposia)
  Idaku Ishii (The University of Tokyo)
• Study on Roller-Walker : Straightforward Roller-Walk using 4 legs (RSJ1998)
  Gen Endo(Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Understanding of Physiological Status through Monitoring Human Body Movement (RSJ1998)
  Yoshifumi Nishida (Electrotechnical Laboratory)
• General Safety Evaluation Method of Control Strategy for Welfare Robot (3rd Robotics Symposia)
  Makoto Nokata (Nagoya University)
• Vision Based Bin-Picking System Considering Collision Avoidance of Hand (RSJ1998)
  Nobuyuki Fujiwara (Meidensha Corp.)
• Design of a micro visual sensor inspired by the insect compound eye (RSJ1998)
  Kazunori Hoshino(The University of Tokyo)
• Vibrotactile Sensor Elements with Surface Ridges for Robot Hands (3rd Robotics Symposia)
  Hiroyuki Morita (Toyota Technological Institute)
• An Experiment for the Gravity Gradient Using Magnetic Field in Microgravity (RSJ1998)
  Yasuyuki Watanabe (The University of Tokyo)
• Positioning Operations of Extensionally Deformable Objects Based on Their Coarse Model (RSJ1998)
  Takahiro Wada (Ritsumeikan University)

(2000)

• Developmental Construction Method for Whole Body Humanoid Robot and Progress of Locomotion Behavior (4th Robotics Symposia)
  Fumio Kanehiro (The University of Tokyo)
• Proposal of Extended Self-Posture Changing Motion and Application to Grasping Motion (RSJ1999)
  Tstsuya Shirai (Hiroshima University)
• Dynamical Analysis and Suppression of Human Hunting (RSJ1999)
  Jun Tateishi (Nagoya University)
• Design of the Whole-body Motion for a Humanoid Using Dynamics Filters (RSJ1999)
  Ken'ichiro Nagasaka (The University of Tokyo)
• Sensory-Motor Fusion Grasping System Using High Speed Sensory Feedback (4th Robotics Symposia)
  Akiko Namiki (The University of Tokyo)
• Behavior Recognition Based on a Real-time Face Tracking System (RSJ1999)
  Yoshio Matsumoto (Nara Institute of Science and Technology)
• Study on Three-dimensional Microfabrication (12th Report) Development of Two-photon Three-dimensional Microfabrication (RSJ1999)
  Shoji Maruo (Nagoya University)
• Study on Micro-flying Robot (RSJ1999)
  Norihisa Miki (The University of Tokyo)
• Distribution Work Using the Manipulators Based on Visual Feedback Control (RSJ1999)
  Shinji Murakami (Kyushu Electric Power Co.,)
• Motion Generation of Humanoid Robots via Dynamic Filter -Application to the HRP Virtual Platform- (RSJ1999)
  Katsu Yamane (The University of Tokyo)
• Design of a micro artificial muscle and the micro hydraulic power supply for it (RSJ1999)
  Young Kwun Lee (The University of Tokyo)

16th

(2001)

• Physical Interference Adapting Behaviors in Human Symbiotic Robots -A Motion Control Method for Realizing High Task Performance and Human Safety- (RSJ2000)
  Hiroyasu Iwata (Waseca University)
• Bio-micromanipulation -Bio-Aligner- (RSJ2000)
  Akiko Kauai (Nagoya University)
• Artificial Tactile Feeling Display For Touch of Cloth (5th Robotics Symposia)
  Masashi Kenya (Kobe University)
• Environmental Adaptive Actions of a Robot with Softening Deformable legs (RSJ2000)
  Hiroyuki Nikkei (The University of Tokyo)
• Design and Development of Research Platform for Perception-Action Integration in Humanoid Robot : H6 (5th Robotics Symposia)
  K.Nishiwaki (The University of Tokyo)
• Zero Moment Pushing Manipulation for Multiple Objects (RSJ2000)
  Kensuke Harada (Hiroshima University)
• Lying Person's Motion Tracking System Based on Full Body Model and Pressure Sensors Distribution Bed (RSJ2000)
  Tatsuya Harada (The University of Tokyo)
• Handling a Single Object by Distributed Robot Helpers in Cooperation with a Human (5th Robotics Symposia)
  Yasuhisa Hirata (Tohoku University)
• Tendon-driven torso control for a whole-body agent which has multi-DOF spine (RSJ2000)
  Ikuo Mizuuchi (The University of Tokyo)
• Mechanical Impedance for the Whole Arm of a Serial-chain Manipulator (5th Robotics Symposia)
  Hiromi Mochiyama (National Defense Academy of Japan)

17th

(2002)

• Running Control for 3D Leg Robot using Variable Constraint Control (6th Robotics Symposia)
  Takayuki Ikeda (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Simultaneous assembly of arrayed 3-D microstructures using magnetic film (RSJ2001)
  Eiji Iwase (The University of Tokyo),
• Improvement of Dynamic Characteristic of Exchangeable Microforceps for Micromanipulator System (RSJ2001)
  Toshikazu Kawai (Mechanical Engineering Research Laboratory, Hitachi Ltd.)
• Development of Small Arm Equipped Single Wheel Rover : Development and Characteristics of Third Trial Model (RSJ2001)
  Atsushi Kawakami (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Training System for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Considering Cruising Mission Under Severe Disturbance (6th Robotics Symposia)
  Hiroshi Kawano (Grad. Schl. of Engr., Univ. of Tokyo)
• Analysis of Adhesional Micro-manipulation under SEM (RSJ2001)
  Shigeki Saito (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Parts-mating Using Structured Compliance -Spatial Parts-mating with Compliance Center - (RSJ2001)
  Masayuki Shimizu (Tohoku University)
• Experimental Study on New Mobility using Spring under the Microgravity Environment (RSJ2001)
  Shingo Shimoda (The University of Tokyo)
• Realization of Emergent Dynamic Walking on Irregular Terrain by Using a Quadruped Robot (RSJ2001)
  Yasuhiro Fukuoka (Univ. of Electro-Communications)
• Study on Virtual Endoscope System (6th) Portable system and enhanced large deformable model of intestine (RSJ2001)
  Junya Fukuyama (Nagoya University)

18th

(2003)

• Control of Redundant Systems Using QDSEGA Application to Snake-like Robot (RSJ 2002)
  Kazuyuki Ito (Okayama University)
• Tip position control of deformable manipulators made of electroactive polymer gel (RSJ 2002)
  Mihoko Otake (The University of Tokyo)
• Motion Analysis and Experiment of Passive Walking Robot Rwalker-I, (RSJ2002)
  Hidekazu Kajiwara (Kushiro National College of Technology)
• A vision-based Tactile Sensor for Haptic Display (RSJ2002)
  Kazuto Kamiyama (The University of Tokyo)
• Estimation of Ego-Motion and Its Uncertainty Using Omnidir-ectional Stereo (RSJ2002)
  Hiroshi Koyasu (Osaka University)
• Efficient Dynamics Computation of Detailed Musculo-skeletal Human Model (RSJ 2002)
  Ichiro Suzuki (The University of Tokyo)
• Development of A Spiral Screw Mechanism for Artificial Esophagus (RSJ 2002)
  Takahiro Suzuki (The University of Tokyo)
• Object Recognition Supported by User Interaction for Service Robots (RSJ 2002)
  Yasushi Makihara (Osaka University)
• Visual Attention Control based on Information Criterion for a Legged Robot -Robot Observes the Environment while it is Walking- (RSJ 2002)
  Noriaki Mitsunaga (Osaka University)
• Construction of the Mental Model for Humanoid Robots -Introduction of Learning System, Mood and Order Equations of Emotion- (RSJ 2002)
  Hiroyasu MIWA (Waseda University)
• Actin patterning for bio-molecular motors (RSJ 2002)
  Ryuji Yokokawa (The University of Tokyo)

19th

(2004)

• Vector Quantization for State-Action Map Compression(8th Robotics Symposia)
  Ryuichi Ueda(The University of Tokyo)
• A Sensor Selection Method Considering Communication Delays(RSJ2003)
  Shingo KAGAMI(The University of Tokyo)
• A Micro Ultrasonic Motor using Cylindrical Shaped Piezoelectric Vibrator with 0.8 mm Diameter(RSJ2003)
  Takefumi KANDA(Okayama University)
• Proposal of Viscosity Calculation Method of ER-Fluid Damper Based on One-sided Pattern Electrodes(8th Robotics Symposia)
  Naoyuki Takei(Okayama University)
• Creeping Locomotion Form of a Snake-like Robot on a Slope(RSJ2003)
  Naoki TADOKORO(Ibaraki University)
• Modeling and Analysis of Elastic Tongue Mechanism of Talking Robot for Acoustic Simulation(RSJ2003)
  Kazufumi NISHIKAWA(Waseda University)
• FEM-based free-flight simulation of insect hovering with deformable wings(RSJ2003)
  Masaki HAMAMOTO(SHARP Co. Ltd,)
• Motion Planning of Robot Fingers for Graspless Manipulation(8th Robotics Symposia)
  Yusuke MAEDA(The University of Tokyo)
• Method to Derive Hand Link Model with MRI images(RSJ2003)
  Natsuki MIYATA(AIST)
• Development of Interconnection-saving System for Robots(RSJ2003)
  Tetsuya MOURI(Gifu University)

20th

(2005)

• Implementation of RT composit components and a component managerR & D of RT Middleware Fundamental Functions (Part 8), (RSJ2004)
  Noriaki ANDO (AIST)
• Cognitive Integrated Task Learning for Environmental Adaptive Robot, (RSJ2004)
  Masaki ONISHI (BMC,RIKEN)
• Landmarls Map Building based on 3D Structure Date of Outdoor Environment, (9th Robotics Symposia)
  Kazunori OHNO (Tsukuba University)
• A Frequency Domain Analysis of the Effect of the Tactile Contact Lens, (RSJ2004)
  Ryo KIKUUWE (Nagoya Institute of Techhnology)
• Control of a Modular Robot by Exploiting the Control and Mechanical Systems Verification of Plotoplasmic Streaming and Effect of Surface Tension, (RSJ2004)
  Masahiro SHIMIZU (Nagoya University)
• Perfomance Evaluation of Loard-Sensituve Continuously Variable Transmission for Multifingered Hands, (9th Robotics Symposia)
  Takeshi TAKAGI (Tokyo Institute of Techhnology)
• Development of Connected Crawler Vehicle 'SouryuIII' for Rescue Application, (RSJ2004)
  Toshio TAKAYAMA (Tokyo Institute of Techhnology)
• A Bio-mimetic Snake-like Swimming Robot using an Artificial Muscle, (RSJ2004)
  Yoshihiro NAKABO (BMC,RIKEN)
• Adaptive Timing Selection in Passive Quasi-Juggling Strategy, (RSJ2004)
  Hiroaki HIRAI (Ritsumeikan University)
• On chip fabrication of functional microtool, (RSJ2004)
  Hisataka MARUYAMA (Nagoya University)

21st

(2006)

• Cut-and-Paste of Tactile Sensors,(RSJ2005)
  Yoshiyuki OHMURA(University of Tokyo)
• Two D.O.F Coupled Drive Ankle Mechanism for Multi-legged Walking Robots,(10th Robotics Symposia)
  Masaru OGATA(Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Nonholonomy of Paramecium Cell in Galvanotactic Actuation,(RSJ2005)
  Naoko OGAWA(Universitu of Tokyo)
• Shared Control of Remote Haptic Information by Multilateral Control ,(RSJ2005)
  Seiichiro KATSURA(Nagaoka University of Technology)
• Sensing Method for Finding a Tumor in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery,(RSJ2005)
  Tomohiro KAWAHARA(Hiroshima University)
• Dual-Armed Surgical Master-Slave Manipulator System with MR Compatibility,(10th Robotics Symposia)
  Kousuke KISHI(Hitachi.Ltd)
• Online Gait Planning with Boundary Relaxation of Biped Robot,(10th Robotics Symposia)
  Tomomichi SUGIHARA(University og Tokyo)
• Stability Analysis of Passive Dynamic Walking focused on the Feedback Structure which exists in Poincare Map,(10th Robotics Symposia)
  Yasuhiro SUGIMOTO(Kyoto University)
• Irregular Motion in Tops Generated by Base Shape,(10th Robotics Symposia)
  Junichi NAKATSUKA(Keio University)
• Deveopment of Musculoskeletal Robot for Jumping and Landing,(RSJ2005)
  Ryuma NIIYAMA(University of Tokyo)
• Virtual Wiper -Restoration if Deteriorated Images in Putdoor Environments by Using Image Processing Techniques-,(10th Robotics Symposia)
  Atsushi YAMASHITA(Shizuoka University)
  

22nd

(2007)

• Controlling Contraction of Skeletal Muscle Cells toward a Bio-Microactuator(RSJ2006)
  Yoshitake Akiyama(Tokyo Univ. of Agriculture and Technology)
• A Tactile Density Sensor Based on Inverse Problem Analysis: Basic Experiments(RSJ2006)
  Hassan Alirezaei(Univ. of Tokyo)
• Memory based Segmentation, Memory and Abstraction of Motion Patterns Utilizing Pattern Correlations and Associative Memory(RSJ2006)
  Hideki Kadone(Univ. of Tokyo)
• An Optimum Handling a Visco-elastic Object Based on Maxwell Model(RSJ2006)
  Naoki Sakamoto(MAYEKAWA MFG. Co., Ltd)
• Multiple Sound Source Mapping for a Mobile Robot by Self-motion Triangulation(11th Robotics Symposia)
  Yoko Sasaki(Tokyo Univ. of Science)
• Sensory-motor areas self-organization on the models of fetus and infant(RSJ2006)
  Shinji Sangawa(Univ. of Tokyo)
• Quantitative evaluation of delay time for an acoustical telepresence robot(RSJ2006)
  Toshima Iwaki(NTT Communication/Tokyo Institute of Technology)
• Dynamic Capturing Algorithm for 2D Stick-shaped Object under Unknown Friction Coefficient(11th Robotics Symposia)
  Mitsuru Higashimori(Hiroshima Univ.)
• Grasping of Objects with Piezoelectric Vibration-Type Tactile Sensor(RSJ2006)
  Kohei Motoo(Nagoya Univ.)
• Approximations to continuous curves using multi-joint robots(RSJ2006)
  Hiroya Yamada(Tokyo Institute of Technology)
  

23rd

(2008)

• kensuke Ikeda (Okayama University)
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• Tetsunari Inamura (National Institute of Informatics / The Graduate University for Advanced Studies)
  A stochastic space memory model for cooperative task achievement via human-robot interaction
  
• Takahiro Inoue (Okayama Prefectural University)
  A New Object Orientation Control Method Generating Desired Joint Angles
  
• Sayaka Kanata (Kyoto University)
  Radio Wave Based Localization of a Rover for Small Planetary Body
  
• Hiroshi Kaminaga (The University of Tokyo)
  Anthropomorphic Robot Hand with Hydrostatic Actuators
  
• Sang-Ho Hyon (JST, ICORP and ATR)
  A practical contact force control for legged robots with redundant joints)
  
• Yuichi Kobayashi (TOKYO UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  Design of recongition and conversation for human-interacting robot approach using Petri-net and optimal control
  
• Kenjiro Tadakuma (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
  The "Omni-Ball": Spherical Omnidirectional Wheel
  
• Koji Terada (The University of Tokyo)
  High-speed generation method of bipedal locomotion with vertical COG oscillation
  
• Tetsuji Dohi (The University of Tokyo)
  A Standing MEMS Coil for a High Resolution MRI
  
• Keigo Hiratsuka (Tokyo University of Science)
  Prototype of Infant Drowning Prevention System at Home with Accelerometer
  
• Tetsuyou Watanabe (Yamaguchi University)
  Joint Torque-velocity Pair Based Manipulability for Grasping System
  

24th

(2009)

• Masashi Ikeuchi (Nagoya University)
  Pressure-driven Micro Active Catheter using Segmented Thin Film Bellows�^26th RSJ2008
• Dai Owaki (Tohoku University)
  Understanding of the Stabilization Mechanism underlying�^26th RSJ2008
• Shogo Okamoto (Tohoku University)
  Identification of Cutaneous Detection Thresholds against Time-Delay and its Effects on Subjective Feeling�^13th Robotics Symposia
• Hiromasa Oku (The University of Tokyo)
  Milliseconds High-Speed Liquid Variable-Focus Lens for Robot Vision�^26th RSJ2008
• Koichi Kita (Tohoku University)
  Hovering Control of a Tail-Sitter Type VTOL Aerial Robot�^26th RSJ2008
• Shinya Sakuma (Tohoku University)
  Sorting of micro-particles using magnetically driven micro-tool�^26th RSJ2008
• Ryosuke Tajima (Toyota Central R&D Labs., Inc.)
  A Fast Running Experiment Involving a Humanoid Robot�^26th RSJ2008
• Hisashi Date (National Defence Academy)
  Fluid Controlled mechanism for Lateral undulatory locomotion�^26th RSJ2008
• Hideyuki Tanaka (The University of Tokyo)
  Geomentry Modeling Using Visual ID-tags for Robotic Applications�^26th RSJ2008
• Taro Tanaka (Chuo University)
  Variable Complianee Control of a straigt Fibers Type Artificial Muscles Based on Mechanical Equilibrium Model�^13th Robotics Symposia
• Cota Nabeshima (The University of Tokyo)
  A sustainable coordination between sensation and Body Motion for Autonomous Adaptation of Body Representation�^26th RSJ2008