I am

Narin Okazaki

👉 Human Interaction Engineer, Researcher & Designer
👉 Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
👉 Master of Information Science and Technology

Specializing in haptic interfaces, human-computer interaction, and interactive design.

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About Me

I'm Narin Okazaki, a Human Interaction Engineer and Researcher with a passion for creating innovative interfaces that enhance human experience. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and Information Science & Technology, I specialize in haptic feedback systems, interactive floor interfaces, and human-computer interaction. My work spans from research on swarm intelligence and vibration control to practical applications like interactive floor displays and tangible interfaces. I believe in the power of thoughtful design to bridge the gap between technology and human intuition.

Projects

SolefulTap - Interactive Tap Board with Haptic Feedback

An interactive flooring interface with embedded sensors and haptic actuators to detect and respond to foot tapping patterns, creating immersive floor-based interaction.

Haptic FeedbackSensor NetworksInteractive DesignReal-time Processing

Flexel - Modular Floor Interface

A modular interactive floor interface for VR/AR applications and immersive environments. Supports spatial interaction and haptic feedback through distributed sensors.

Hardware DesignHaptic FeedbackVR/AREmbedded Systems

Foot Perception Navigation - Floor-Based Guidance

Innovative navigation system using floor-based haptic guidance to assist users in navigation through foot perception, eliminating the need for visual or auditory cues.

Haptic FeedbackNavigation SystemsUser ExperienceAccessibility

Behind The Game - Remote Haptic Interaction

Remote air hockey interaction system with haptic feedback enabling tangible gameplay experiences over network. Demonstrates real-time force feedback in distributed systems.

Haptic FeedbackNetwork CommunicationReal-time SystemsGame Design

Floor Haptic Display - Plantar Sensation

Research on plantar sensation evaluation using interactive floor displays with haptic feedback to study human perception of vibration on foot surfaces.

HapticsSensory FeedbackInteractive DesignUser Studies

Swarm Intelligence Vibration Control

Multi-degree-of-freedom structural vibration control using swarm intelligence algorithms. Applied to earthquake-resistant building design and safety.

Swarm IntelligenceVibration ControlStructural EngineeringAlgorithms

Academic Excellence Awards

Recognition of academic achievements and excellence throughout bachelor's degree program, reflecting dedication to research and innovation.

ResearchEducationLeadership

Brain-Machine Interface for Robotic Control

EEG-based brain-machine interface system for controlling a 4-DOF robotic arm with real-time signal processing and neural decoding.

EEGSignal ProcessingRoboticsNeural Decoding

3D Block Printing - Model Reproduction

Developed an innovative approach to 3D block printing using Shape from Shading (SFS) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for efficient model reproduction.

Computer Vision3D PrintingMachine LearningImage Processing