Japan-Poland International Workshop on Technologies supporting rehabilitation and medical services

2025 Japan-Poland International Workshop on Technologies supporting rehabilitation and medical services

Scientific Meeting of the Polish Chapter IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (PC-IEEE-RAS)

The 2025 workshop will gather researchers, clinicians, students, and industry partners from Japan and Poland to exchange knowledge on medical and rehabilitation technologies, with special attention to post-stroke care and innovation.

Key information

• Dates: 8–9 December 2025 (Lodz); 10 December 2025 (Poznań Medical University)
• Location: Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 18, Building A7, Łódź, Poland
• Conference email: conf2025@roboterapia.eu

Call for papers (CLOSED)

Abstract format

Important dates

• 17 November 2025: Abstract submission deadline (Closed)
• 8–10 December 2025: Conference dates (8–9 Lodz, 10 Poznań)

Conference schedule

Monday, 8 December 2025

• 09:00–09:25 Opening lecture – Prof. Joanna Kostka (Medical University of Lodz) – "When exercise meets innovation: Can technology keep seniors moving?"
• 09:30–09:50 Prof. Elżbieta Miller (Medical University of Lodz) – "What spasticity treatment options can we offer patients?"
• 09:55–10:10 Prof. Yoshifumi Morita (Nagoya Institute of Technology) – "Development of Local Vibratory Stimulation Devices"
• 10:15–10:30 Mr. Ryoya Shibasaka (Nagoya Institute of Technology, online) – "HaST device: A Machine-Learning-Based Device for Automated and Quantitative Evaluation of the Modified Tardieu Scale"
• 10:35–10:50 Ms. Aiko Imai, OT (Nagoya Aoi University, online) – "A Study on a Hand Dominance Exchange Program Using iWakka: Associations Between Grasp Patterns and Performance in Writing and Chopstick-Using Tasks"
• 10:55–11:10 Mr. Cristian Simbeteanu (University of Limoges, France, Nagoya Institute of Technology) – "Development and Evolution of the iPARKO Interactive Rehabilitation System for Hand and Arm Training"
• 11:15–11:30 Mr. Kazuya Toshima (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Kaikoukai Rehabilitation Hospital) – "Influence of Vibration Frequency in iWakka-Vibe Rehabilitation on Motor Function and Muscle Tone After Stroke"
• 11:35–11:50 Ms. Klaudia Marek (Medical University of Lodz) – "Radial shockwave therapy in upper limb spasticity after stroke – effects on pain and motor function"
• 11:55–12:10 Ms. Agata Granosik (Lodz University of Technology) – "Versatile VR for young and older"
• 12:15–12:30 Dr. Adam Markiewicz (Medical University of Lodz) – "The most important motor milestones in the first two years of life"
• 12:35–12:50 Prof. Dorota Kamińska (Lodz University of Technology) – "VR Adventures in Detecting Dementia"
• Lunch break
• 14:00–14:15 Ms. Oliwia Wyłupek (Medical University of Lodz) – "Modern methods of hand therapy and children with cerebral palsy"
• 14:20–14:35 Mr. Jan Górski (Medical University of Lodz) – "Wearable robot as a supplementary tool for post-stroke hand rehabilitation"
• 14:40–14:55 Mr. Oliwier Rachudała & Ms. Michalina Frankiewicz (Medical University of Lodz) – "Modern Forms of Rehabilitation and Psychophysical Aspects of Recovery in Post-Stroke Patients: An Analysis Based on the i-Wakka Device"
• 15:00–15:15 Ms. Aleksandra Olejniczak (Medical University of Lodz) – "Functional independence and postural balance in stroke patients: the contribution of muscle strength to recovery outcomes"
• 15:25–15:40 Ms. Patrycja Osińska & Ms. Daria Michalczyk (Medical University of Lodz) – "Beyond Gaming: Can Tablet-Based Tasks Improve Muscle Strength After Ischemic Stroke in the Very Early Stages of Rehabilitation?"
• 15:45–16:00 Ms. Kamila Kuczmarska (Lodz University of Technology) – "Stretchbox: evaluation of a rehabilitation device integrating mirror therapy for upper limb recovery"
• 16:05–16:15 Scientific Council vote – best student works
• 16:20 Announcement of the results of the best student works
• 19:00 Sponsor dinner

Tuesday, 9 December 2025

• 09:00–09:45 Workshop – Prof. Hirofumi Tanabe (Shonan University of Medical Science) – "Tanabe Therapy"
• 09:50–10:35 Workshop – Pragma System
• 10:40–11:10 Workshop – Mr. Piotr Krzyżanowski, M.A (Medical University of Lodz) – "Using Deep Tissue Massage Techniques for Spasticity"
• 11:15–11:35 Workshop – Ms. Natalia Borowska, Ms. Julia Kierasińska, Ms. Klaudia Kaczmarek, Ms. Oliwia Jaros (Lodz University of Technology) – "3D Scanning"
• 11:40–12:10 Workshop – dr inż. Igor Zubrycki (Lodz University of Technology) – "Stretchbox mirror-therapy-like demonstration"
• 12:15–13:00 Workshop – Pragma System

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

II Polish-Japan Occupational Workshop
Theme: Diagnostic and treatment in occupational therapy for patients with neurological diseases

• 13:00–13:15 Opening
• 13:15–13:35 Objective assessment using personal devices for hand - Prof. Yoshifumi Morita, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan
• 13:35–14:00 Hand assessment for patients with neurological disease in occupational therapy - MSc Maja Górecka, Occupational Department , Poznan University of Medical Sciences
• 14:00–14:15 Occupational therapy in Japan - Mr. Kazuya Toshima, Nagoya Institute of Technology
• 14:15–15:00 Occupational therapy for patients with neurological diseases - practical workshop - Prof. Hirofumi Tanabe, Shonan University of Medical Science
• 15:00–15:20 Demonstration of Stretchbox-mirror device - dr inż. Igor Zubrycki, Lodz University of Technology
• 15:20–15:40 Q&A
• Workshop End

Participation

We encourage everyone interested in medical and rehabilitation robotics to take part in the workshop. Please register online at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/514344.

Volunteers willing to support the event logistics are invited to contact the organising team via the conference email: conf2025@roboterapia.eu.

Venue

Stefanowskiego 18, Building A7
Politechnika Łódzka
Łódź, Lodzkie, Poland 90-537

Venue (Poznań)

Szpital Wojewódzki w Poznaniu Filia nr 3 Wielkopolskie Centrum Rehabilitacji
Sanatoryjna 2
Poznań-Kiekrz, Poland

Organizers

• dr inż. Igor Zubrycki, Lodz University of Technology
• prof. Yoshifumi Morita, Nagoya Institute of Technology
• dr hab. n. med. Katarzyna Hojan, Department of Occupational Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
• mgr Klaudia Marek, Medical University of Lodz

Honorary Patronage

Sponsors

Scientific Council

• dr hab. Joanna Kostka, Medical University of Lodz
• prof. dr hab. Elżbieta Miller, Medical University of Lodz
• dr hab. inż. Grzegorz Granosik, Lodz University of Technology
• prof. Yoshifumi Morita, Nagoya Institute of Technology
• prof. Hirofumi Tanabe, Shonan University of Medical Science
• dr hab. n. med. Katarzyna Hojan, Department of Occupational Therapy, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
• dr inż. Igor Zubrycki, Lodz University of Technology
• dr n. med. i dr n. o zdrowiu Marta Szczepańska, Afa Med Neurorehabilitation Center

Student Scientific Council

• Antoni Bryłka – Lodz University of Technology
• Witold Sierocki – Lodz University of Technology
• Aleksandra Olejniczak – Medical University of Lodz
• Oliwier Rachudała – Medical University of Lodz
• Michalina Frankiewicz – Medical University of Lodz
• Bartosz Lewandowski – Medical University of Lodz
• Kamila Kuczmarska – Lodz University of Technology