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BKC Robotics & Human-Machine Collaboration Summer Laboratory Internship

Eight-week intensive summer laboratory research internship at the Biwako-Kusatsu Campus, building tele-operated haptic manipulators and assistive walking exoskeletons.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled in 3rd/4th year undergraduate or Master's degree in Robotics or Mechatronics
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Hands-on experience with motor control, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, or kinematic modeling
Recommendation letters: One academic advisor recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: ¥80,000/month JASSO scholarship + subsidized on-campus international student residence
Application fee: ¥0
Tuition / joining costs: Waived under bilateral university agreement

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Ritsumeikan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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