-October 24th, 2025

Mr. Ryota Morishima, a second-year Master’s student (M2), received the Best Research Award from the Korean Society of Biomechanics (KSB2025). He was selected as one of the best oral presenters at the congress. Congratulations, Ryota! Now your standing kinetics looks perfectly symmetrical!

Here is the Ryota’s presentation:

Morishima R, Hobara H. Distributional Characteristics of Standing Weight Bearing Asymmetry in Individuals with Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation. Korean Society of Biomechanics (KSB2025), KOR, 2025.

-July 31st, 2025

PI of ABL, Dr. Hiro Hobara received a Letter of Appreciation from the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) in recognition of his service on the Executive Council as an appointed member. This honor highlights his contributions to advancing ISB’s mission and fostering international collaboration within the global biomechanics community.

-September 1st, 2023

Mr. Genki Tokuda, a Master’s student (M1), received the ‘Oral Presentation Award’ from the 9th Asian Society of Sports Biomechanics (ASSB2023). He was selected as one of the best oral presenters in the congress. Congratulations, Genki! Now it is the time for skipping gait!

Here is the Genki’s presentation:

Tokuda G, Uchiyama T, Hobara H. Effect of speeds on ground reaction force impulses during skipping gait. The 9th Asian Society of Sports Biomechanics (ASSB2023), THA, 2023.