Ritsumeikan University Micro Nanoscience Integrated Systems

Ritsumeikan University's Micro Nanoscience Systems COE Program is at the cutting-edge of  development in fields such as GPS satellite communication systems, road and building maintenance, and medical diagnosis and treatment vital field of research.The main aim is to combine sensors, actuators, and microprocessors together on silicone chips measuring 0.5 millimeters in size. Such chips are known as Smart MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems), and have a wide range of potential applications - for example in an automobile, in the sensors for engine and driving controls. In the medical area, Smart MEMS could be used to monitor a patient’s pulse, blood pressure, and other biological data.