Hello, I'm
Minoru SAITO
1st Year Master's Student at Institute of Science Tokyo
I have enjoyed creating things by touching a wide range of technologies following my curiosity. I aim to actively jump into unknown areas and create new value.
About Me
I've worked on making things across a wide range of means — software, hardware, 3D CAD, experimental analysis, and video production. In my undergraduate research, I was involved in developing small swarm robots for lunar exploration, gaining end-to-end experience from CAD design, 3D-printed prototyping, and actual-machine experiments to motion-capture analysis and building data-visualization tools. I find it rewarding when the things I build move experiments and people's activities forward.
Guided by my motto, "When in doubt, choose the braver path," I take on unknown territory wherever my curiosity leads.
Skills
Programming
Hardware & Lab
Creative
AI & Dev Tools
Research
Research
Research and Development of Lunar Exploration Robots
Research and development of small swarm robots for lunar lava tube exploration. As a joint project with JAXA and AIST, experienced everything from hardware improvements and simulation building to demonstration experiments at the JAXA test facility and cave experiments in Australia.
Research
Research on Haptics Technology
From FY2026, enrolled at the Institute of Science Tokyo Graduate School, assigned to the Hasegawa Laboratory specializing in VR and haptics research.
Projects
Mocap Plus
A self-built web app that cut the motion-capture analysis bottleneck in my research from about 20 minutes to about 20 seconds. Also used by many lab members.
Founding and Operating a Web Media
An information web media I personally founded and operated to deliver useful information to students. Through writing articles and building web tools, I grew it into a medium with 100,000+ page views per year (260,000+ cumulative) and 2,000+ social media followers.
Video & Movie Production
Produced more than 50 video works, mainly at the request of individuals and organizations. In charge of a wide range from shooting to editing.
Achievements
Research Content Featured on BS NTV 'Galileo X'
The research on lunar exploration robots was featured on BS NTV 'Galileo X'. My appearance during the experiment is also included in the program.
Research Content Featured on NHK BS Program
Received an interview about the research of the lunar exploration robot co-developed with JAXA, and broadcasted on the program.
Participation in Australia-Japan Joint Demonstration Experiment
Participated in a demonstration experiment in a cave in Australia, published on official websites of each research institution.
Dean of Faculty of Science and Engineering Award
Selected as one of 3 grant-type scholarship recipients from about 1000 people based on academic and extracurricular activities.
Ministry of Education Award — Volunteer Spirit Award
The volunteer initiative 'STARCLE', a free textbook redistribution program started with friends in high school, received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award at the 24th Prudential Spirit of Community Volunteer Spirit Award. (Group award)
Sankoin Hotels Award — VA Activity Support Award
The free textbook redistribution volunteer 'STARCLE' received the VA Activity Support Award and Sankoin Hotels Award. (Group award)
Reader Contribution Published in Nikkei Newspaper
In my 1st year of high school, a proposal titled 'A Completely New Agricultural Corporation' submitted to the Nikkei reader initiative on food security was selected and published.
Reader Contribution Published in Nikkei Newspaper
In my 2nd year of middle school, a proposal titled 'A Long Pipe Connecting Dreams' submitted to the Nikkei reader initiative on the future of delivery services was selected and published.
Experience & Education
Kaiyo Academy
A boarding middle and high school located in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture. Joined the video club, producing many official recording videos and event movies. Also designed school festival pamphlets and student council magazines. In the 4th and 5th years (equiv. to high school years 1–2), served as Video Club President, leading the club's activities, while also serving two consecutive terms as Student Council Executive Officer, contributing ideas and technical support. In the 4th year, held the dormitory floor leader role multiple times, coordinating daily life and planning social events for floor members. Received the Honor Students award multiple times, recognized for excellence in academics and conduct. Started learning HTML and CSS through self-study during this period.
Chuo University
Dept. of Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering
Learned a wide range of fields in electrical, electronic, and information communication. Belonged to a laboratory jointly developing lunar exploration robots with JAXA, AIST, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, engaging in simulations and demonstrations at JAXA exploration experimental building. Participated in overseas experiments in Australia in Nov 2025.
Major Programming School
Part-time Instructor
For three and a half years, I taught programming to students from elementary to high school, both in person and online. I covered Unity+C#, Python, and Scratch, adapting my explanations and assignments to each learner's level. To help beginners complete their own creations, I supported them through debugging and design thinking as well.
Student Volunteer Organization
Deputy Representative & Treasurer (2024)
Belonged to a 100-member student organization, serving as deputy representative and treasurer in 2024. Beyond managing finances, I organized previously person-dependent operating rules and codified the officer-selection process, putting the organization on a more sustainable footing. In the latter half of the term, I effectively led the organization.
Institute of Science Tokyo
School of Engineering, Dept. of Information and Communications Engineering
Will advance to graduate school to engage in research on haptics.
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