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Meijo University has established itself as a dynamic and versatile robotics and AI research institution, with strengths spanning acoustic sensing, bio-inspired robotics, assistive technologies, surgical robotics, and human-robot interaction. Based in Nagoya, Japan, the university benefits from its proximity to one of the world's most concentrated industrial and automotive manufacturing ecosystems, lending a strong applied character to its research endeavors. Among the institution's most recognized contributions is pioneering work in robotic sound localization, dating back to the late 1990s. Researchers developed model-based auditory systems inspired by human psychoacoustics, enabling mobile robots to navigate real-world environments using sound cues — work that has accumulated over 160 combined citations and remains foundational to the field. This biologically inspired philosophy extends into more recent projects, including a tensegrity-based fish robot modeled on rainbow trout biomechanics and cartilage-structured underwater vehicles that improve swimming efficiency while reducing harm to marine ecosystems. Meijo's researchers have made notable strides in socially assistive robotics, developing walking-aid robots for rehabilitation patients and social navigation frameworks that interpret human intention through face orientation. The university also contributes to precision manufacturing through passive alignment techniques for robotic assembly and to infrastructure resilience through collaborative construction robots addressing Japan's aging workforce challenges. Cutting-edge work in surgical robotics — including trajectory optimization for endonasal stitching and cooperative human-robot interfaces for minimally invasive surgery — signals growing strength in medical applications. With contributions to tactile sensor networks, VR-based teleoperation, microrobotics for biological cell manipulation, and participation in the World Robot Summit, Meijo University offers prospective students and collaborators an intellectually rich environment where foundational science meets real-world impact.