Leading University in Innovation, Research, and Education in Asia
The Oyama Shintaro Laboratory conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of orthopedics, medical informatics, optical engineering, and digital health.
By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), wearable sensing, photonics, and IoT technologies, the laboratory develops innovative medical systems for disease detection, health monitoring, and digital healthcare.
A major research focus is the development of self-powered wearable healthcare systems that combine biofuel cells with AI-driven motion analysis for the early detection of osteoarthritis. The laboratory also conducts research in clinical AI, medical image informatics, smart medical systems, and AI-based surgical skill assessment, using muscle electrical signals, gaze analysis, and intelligent sensing technologies to support objective evaluation and digital transformation in healthcare.
Research Areas
Human Interfaces and Interactions
Orthopedics
Optical Engineering and Photonics
Medical Systems
Biological Health and Medical Informatics
Startup
Company Name
Meibox Co., Ltd. ( Nagoya University-Certified Startup )
Established
January 2023
Business
Development and provision of telemedicine systems, medical software development, and healthcare device integration platforms.
Mission
To bridge information asymmetry and eliminate lost opportunities in healthcare by leveraging digital technologies to build the de facto platform for high-quality digital healthcare.
Meibox Co., Ltd. is a Nagoya University-certified venture dedicated to advancing digital healthcare through research and innovation in telemedicine. The company develops next-generation telemedicine systems by integrating AI, IoT, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), and advanced medical devices to improve access to high-quality, specialized healthcare.
Through close collaboration with Nagoya University and healthcare partners, Meibox translates cutting-edge research into practical healthcare solutions, contributing to more accessible, patient-centered, and sustainable medical services.
Contact:
Associate Professor Shintaro OYAMA
Graduate School of Medicine
Institutes of Innovation for Future Society Innovative Research Center for Preventive Medical Engineering