I’m thrilled to announce a pioneering partnership between London Trusted Therapy Harley Street and the renowned Vibrotactile Lab Tokyo, led by Professor Suzuki, Director of the lab and Distinguished Professor at the University of Nagoya.
Professor Suzuki’s revolutionary work has transformed how we understand tactile sensations through his development of the “Tactile Score” – an innovative system that adapts musical notation principles to precisely describe tactile experiences.
This groundbreaking approach has established him as a world leader in tactile sense Digital Transformation (DX), effectively digitalizing a realm of human experience previously resistant to quantification.
The impact of Professor Suzuki’s research extends beyond pure academics, catalysing the formation of Tactile DX Lab – an interdisciplinary network that brings together researchers across diverse fields including IT, robotics, medicine, healthcare, acoustic engineering, aesthetics, philosophy, and psychotherapy. This collaborative ecosystem also engages industry partners and artists to explore the full potential of tactile innovation.
London Trial Group, under the leadership of Dr. Edwards-Skadowska, is now conducting trials on Professor Suzuki’s groundbreaking device, Vibrotactile X. Early results show promising outcomes in reducing anxiety, alleviating periods of low mood, diminishing PTSD symptoms, and improving sleep quality among participants.
This collaboration represents a significant step forward in developing non-pharmacological interventions for mental health challenges, combining cutting-edge Japanese technology with rigorous UK-based clinical evaluation.
We look forward to sharing more developments as our partnership continues to explore the therapeutic potential of vibrotactile technology.
This research by Nagoya University highlights the growing impact of vibrotactile sensation on mental wellbeing. You can learn more about Professor Suzuki’s innovative work and the science behind our collaboration here.
