The objectives of the program are to create innovative mechanical systems that implement novel and commercially important functions by detecting, analyzing, understanding, and controlling nano- and microscale phenomena; to establish academic and technological programs to support progress in those areas; and to cultivate leaders who can guide the transition of new knowledge and technology into industry and academia. The creation of innovative medical/welfare machinery; aircraft, aerospace vehicles, and automobiles; energy conversion machines; and information equipment, and the establishment of academic and technological schemes to support them, is indispensable for realizing a sustainable society that considers the global environment while maintaining its vitality and ensuring the health, comfort, safety, and security of its citizens.

The creation of innovative machines that satisfy multiple requirements simultaneously, such as energy conversion equipment with high efficiency and low environmental impact, is necessary to create a sustainable and active society in harmony with the environment. An "extended mechanical engineering" scheme must be constructed in which the unique phenomena and sophisticated characteristics of the nanoscale are actively utilized, thereby overcoming the limitations on conventional machine design using mechanical engineering based on continuum mechanics.

The proposed program aims to cultivate internationally competitive young researchers with the ability to comprehend and generate both fundamental achievements and specialized knowledge, and the technical and language literacy and competency to communicate the importance of their results.
It is expected that after participating in the program, these young engineers will be well-prepared to be the future leaders of industry and academia.