Hirotaka Hiraki

Hirotaka Hiraki

Third-year Doctor Course Student

The University of Tokyo

Rekimoto Laboratory

About Me

I am a researcher, software engineer, ball juggler, and doctoral student at the University of Tokyo’s Rekimoto Laboratory. My research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), specifically on augmenting human capabilities through wearable devices. My primary interest lies in vocal communication, where I aim to innovate new forms of interaction by broadening the scope of everyday computer-handled devices.

Download CV (last update: Jun 2024)

Interests
  • Human-Computer Interaction(HCI)
  • Wearable Devices
  • Silent Speech Interface
Education
  • PhD course in Applied Computer Science, 2022 - current

    The University of Tokyo

  • MEng in Applied Computer Science, 2022

    The University of Tokyo

  • BSc in Engineering, 2020

    The University of Tokyo

Projects

WhisperMask
Mask-type microphone available in noisy environments
WhisperMask
YU-RA
Spatial work that creates transition through the movement of light
YU-RA
E-Mask
E-MASK: A Mask-Shaped Interface for Silent Speech Interaction with Flexible Strain Sensors
E-Mask
e-Pose
Headphone-type device capable of full-body pose estimation
e-Pose
SilentMask
Mask-type Silent Speech Interface with Measurement of Mouth Movement
SilentMask

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
JST ACT-X
Research Project Leader
Oct 2023 – Present Tokyo, Japan
JST ACT-X Research Project Leader
 
 
 
 
 
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
Research Assistant
Apr 2021 – Present Chiba, Japan
Research Assistant at Organization of Human Augmentation Research Center
 
 
 
 
 
IPA Exploratory IT Human Resources Project 2021
Creator
Jul 2021 – Mar 2022 Tokyo, Japan
Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer, and Designer
 
 
 
 
 
Yoshidumi. Inc
Software Engineer
Aug 2017 – Sep 2021 Tokyo, Japan
Backend Engineer and Web Writer

Awards and Hounors

  1. Best Paper Honorable Mention Award Augmented Humans 2024 (AHs24) , 2024
  2. The Univerisity of Tokyo, GSII, Major Award, Best Master’s Thesis, 2022
  3. Good Design New Hope Award, Honorable mention2022
  4. Japan Industry Designer’s Association Next Age Award, 2022
  5. Demo Award at Workshop on Interactive Systems and Software (Domestic Conference), 2022
  6. Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA) MITOU Program, 2021
  7. The Univerisity of Tokyo PhD Fellowship, 2021
  8. Best Presentation Award at Silent Speech Recogniiton Workshop (Domestic Workshop), 2021
  9. Best Presentation Award at Institute of Environmental Art and Design (Domestic Conference), 2021
  10. The University of Tokyo Hongo Tech Garage Spring Founder Program, 2021