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Vol. 32, No. 8(2), S&M2292

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Sensors and Materials
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Vol. 38 No. 3(2)
Special Issue on Support Systems for Human Environment Utilizing Sensor Technology and Image Processing Including AI, Part 1

Guest Editor: Takashi Oyabu (Nihonkai International Exchange Center)

Errata

  • Mental workload (MWL) is the cognitive effort required to manage information in working memory. Excessive MWL increases the error risk and, when prolonged, can impair appetite, sleep, and overall ... Read More

  • Change detection in satellite imagery plays a crucial role in environmental monitoring and spatial analysis. However, conventional methods often face limitations in processing efficiency and accu ... Read More

  • Public transport accessibility is central to evaluating the performance, equity, and efficiency of urban transit systems. However, mainstream assessments remain supply-centric and largely static, ... Read More

  • In this paper, a “3D taxi that connects high-rise buildings” is proposed. It is an advanced idea that can effectively utilize the 3D space of a city and increase the efficiency of the movemen ... Read More

  • In this study, we investigated a novel recommendation system that utilizes collective brain activity. Conventional collaborative filtering relies on conscious inputs such as user ratings, which d ... Read More

  • With the growing aging population, the demand for reliable fall detection systems is increasing. Owing to safety concerns, real-world fall data—especially for tripping-induced falls—are often ... Read More

  • Recent advances in wearable sensing and digital phenotyping have enabled mental health tracking by combining self-reports with physiological and behavioral indicators. However, conventional inter ... Read More

  • Recent advancements in sensor development and network technologies have increased the demand for lightweight machine learning techniques that operate efficiently in computational resource-constra ... Read More

  • Step width is an important indicator of gait stability and fall risk, and continuous assessment in daily life is required. Although step width can be estimated from gait data collected using iner ... Read More

  • AI advancements in anomaly detection enable inspections that are more efficient and precise than human operators, enhancing recycling efficiency and supporting Sustainable Development Goals. Tire ... Read More

  • In this research, we developed a two-stage model that integrates first-person video and third-person skeletal information to perform task classification and task time estimation in a textile dyei ... Read More

  • Accurate rhythm perception and coordinated four-limb control are fundamental for drum performance; however, beginners often struggle to maintain stable timing and independent limb movements. Conv ... Read More


S&M4372

Research paper

S&M4372
Mental Workload Estimation During Floor Cleaning Based on Wearable Inertial Sensors
Moemi Shidahara and Kaori Fujinami
pp. 1207-1227
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5933
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4373

Research paper

S&M4373
Deep Learning–Geographic Information System Framework for Satellite Image Change Detection
Tae-Hwan Kim, Eun-Su Seo, and Se-Hyu Choi
pp. 1229-1239
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5939
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4374

Research paper

S&M4374
Evaluation of Public Transport Accessibility from a Supply–Demand Matching Perspective: Evidence from Zhuhai’s Central District
Peng Guo, Mengyue Wei, Yanling Sun, Ying Zhang, and Zhijun Zhang
pp. 1241-1258
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5960
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4375

Letter

S&M4375
Proposal for 3D Taxi Connecting High-rise Buildings
Kazuya Okada, Haruhiko Kimura, Shinichi Funase, Takashi Oyabu, and Shigeki Hirobayashi


pp. 1259-1266
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM5963
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4376

Research paper

S&M4376
Predicting Preferences for Unknown Products Toward Building Recommendation Systems Based on Collective Brain Activity
Tadanobu Misawa and Junji Murotani
pp. 1267-1282
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6075
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4377

Research paper

S&M4377
Tripping-induced Fall Detection Using Dual-torso Inertial Measurement Units: An Experimental Evaluation with Long Short-term Memory
Jin Zhang, Takuya Tajima, and Takehiko Abe
pp. 1283-1302
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6078
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4378

Research paper

S&M4378
A Fundamental Study of Introspective Sensing Framework Combining Ambiguous Responses with Decision Latency
Takahiro Ueno, Mina Nakano, and Noboru Nakamichi
pp. 1303-1318
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6085
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4379

Research paper

S&M4379
Analysis of Sugarscape Game of Life as Computational Resource
Tadanobu Misawa and Kazuya Yamashita
pp. 1319-1334
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6086
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4380

Research paper

S&M4380
Optimal Sensor Placement and Minimal Sensor Combination for Step Width Estimation Using Inertial Measurement Unit-based Gait Data
Kyosuke Fukamachi, Tomohito Yamamoto, Susumu Sato, and Takashi Kawanami
pp. 1335-1345
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6087
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4381

Research paper

S&M4381
Construction of a Deep-learning-based Reusability Assessment System for Large Vehicle Tires
Iori Iwata, Kazuma Sakamoto, Teruya Minakuchi, Reo Ishii, Etsuto Tashiro, and Yoshihiro Ueda
pp. 1347-1364
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6089
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4382

Technical paper

S&M4382
Task Time Estimation Based on Action Classification in Dyeing Processes Using Video Data
Kazuma Sakamoto, Fuya Shibata, Iori Iwata, Aki Mimura, and Yoshihiro Ueda
pp. 1365-1381
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6090
Published on March 17, 2026
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S&M4383

Research paper

S&M4383
Drum Performance Support Utilizing Vibrotactile and Electrical Stimulation
Saya Tago, Sakiko Ogoshi, and Yasuhiro Ogoshi
pp. 1383-1398
https://doi.org/10.18494/SAM6119
Published on March 17, 2026
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