2024
A Method of Detection and Identification for Axillary Buds.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, February, 2024

Senswing: A Force Sensing Wing for Intelligent Flapping-Wing Aerial Vehicles - Wing Design and Comprehensive Evaluation of Force Sensing Capabilities.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2024

Development of Two-Finger Robot that Performs In-Hand Rotation Using Center of Pressure Information.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2024

Special Issue on Robotics and Mechatronics Technology for Aerial Robots.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2024

Performance Evaluation and Wing Deformation Analysis of Flapping-Wing Aerial Vehicles with Varying Flapping Parameters and Patterns.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2024

Comparison of Characteristics of Cycloidal Gear Reducer Using Metal, Plastic and 3D Printed Parts.
Proceedings of the IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2024

Jumping Takeoff of a Flapping Flying Robot.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, 2024

2023
Experimental Development of Fins for Underwater Robots.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, December, 2023

Design Philosophy of Restroom Cleaning Competition.
Proceedings of the IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2023

Stiffness Model of Single-Geared Joint with 3D-Printed Link in Robot Arm.
Proceedings of the IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2023

Comparison of Characteristics of Internal Planetary Gear Reducer with Epitrochoid Curve using Metal and 3D Printed Parts.
Proceedings of the IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2023

2021
AQuRo: A Cat-like Adaptive Quadruped Robot With Novel Bio-Inspired Capabilities.
Frontiers Robotics AI, 2021

Numerical method for inverse kinematics using an extended angle-axis vector to avoid deadlock caused by joint limits.
Adv. Robotics, 2021

Development of Flapping Robot with Self-Takeoff from The Ground Capability.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2021

2020
Fast and robust numerical method for inverse kinematics with prioritized multiple targets for redundant robots.
Adv. Robotics, 2020

Comparative Investigation of Configuration of Brakes in Passive-type Force Display System.
Proceedings of the 2020 IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2020

Development of Multi-DoF Robot Arm with Expansion and Contraction Mechanism for Portability.
Proceedings of the Human Interface and the Management of Information. Interacting with Information, 2020

2019
WAREC-1 - A Four-Limbed Robot with Advanced Locomotion and Manipulation Capabilities.
Proceedings of the Disaster Robotics - Results from the ImPACT Tough Robotics Challenge, 2019

Three-DoF Flapping-Wing Robot with Variable-Amplitude Link Mechanism.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2019

Research and Development of Rehabilitation Systems for the Upper Limbs "PLEMO" Series.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2019

Development of Tripod Cane Using Link Mechanisms Capable of Adjusting and Maintaining Posture on Rough Terrain.
Proceedings of the IEEE/SICE International Symposium on System Integration, 2019

Study on Self-Takeoff of a Flapping Robot without Running: Influence of the Initial Pitch Angle on the Takeoff Trajectory.
Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2019

A Novel Capabilities of Quadruped Robot Moving through Vertical Ladder without Handrail Support.
Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2019

Dynamic Density Topological Structure Generation for Real-Time Ladder Affordance Detection.
Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2019

Development of Boccia Robot and Its Throwing Support Interface.
Proceedings of the Human Interface and the Management of Information. Information in Intelligent Systems, 2019

Interface Design for Boccia Robot Considering Operation Characteristic.
Proceedings of the HCI International 2019 - Late Breaking Papers, 2019

2018
Editorial: Integrated Knowledge on Innovative Robot Mechanisms.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2018

Analysis of Displayable Force Region at Passive-Type Force Display with Redundant Brakes - Development of Rehabilitation System for Upper Limbs mboxPLEMO-Y (Redundant) -.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2018

Intelligent Control of Variable Ranging Sensor Array Using Multi-objective Behavior Coordination.
Proceedings of the Intelligent Robotics and Applications - 11th International Conference, 2018

User Interfaces for Personal Vehicle on Water: MINAMO.
Proceedings of the Human Interface and the Management of Information. Information in Applications and Services, 2018

2017
Real-time shape estimation of Kirchhoff elastic rod based on force/torque sensor.
Proceedings of the 2017 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2017

A Design Process of Simple-Shaped Communication Robot.
Proceedings of the Human Interface and the Management of Information: Information, Knowledge and Interaction Design, 2017

2016
Research and Development of Functional Fluid Mechatronics, Rehabilitation Systems, and Mechatronics of Flexible Drive Systems.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2016

Scissor lift with real-time self-adjustment ability based on variable gravity compensation mechanism.
Adv. Robotics, 2016

A wave detection method for air-coupled ultrasound system on human abdominal region.
Proceedings of the 2016 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, 2016

Development of robotic end effectors for insertion task in formation of rubber hoses.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, 2016

Design of Wireframe Expansion and Contraction Mechanism and Its Application to Robot.
Proceedings of the Intelligent Robotics and Applications - 9th International Conference, 2016

Practical Robot Edutainment Activities Program for Junior High School Students.
Proceedings of the Intelligent Robotics and Applications - 9th International Conference, 2016

Intensity Histogram Based Segmentation of 3D Point Cloud Using Growing Neural Gas.
Proceedings of the Intelligent Robotics and Applications - 9th International Conference, 2016

Real-time 3D point cloud segmentation using Growing Neural Gas with Utility.
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Human System Interactions, 2016

2015
Proposal of miniature aquatic robot utilizing resonance of elastic plate.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, 2015

2014
MINAMO: Multidirectional INtuitive Aquatic MObility - Improvement of Stability and Maneuverability.
Proceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, 2014

2013
Development of Power Assist Crane Operated by Tensional Information of Dual Wire.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2013

2012
A Proposal of Manipulability Based Model Predictive Control for the Parallelogram Linkage.
Proceedings of the 10th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control, SyRoCo 2012, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2012

2011
Design and Prototype of Variable Gravity Compensation Mechanism (VGCM).
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2011

Development of omnidirectional vehicle on water (O-VOW) using information of inclination of the vehicle.
Ind. Robot, 2011

Development of fish-like robot with elastic fin.
Ind. Robot, 2011

2010
Open core control software for surgical robots.
Int. J. Comput. Assist. Radiol. Surg., 2010

Position control methods of spherical ultrasonic motor.
Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2010

2009
Kinesthetic Assistance for Improving Task Performance -The Case of Window Installation Assist-.
Int. J. Autom. Technol., 2009

2008
A Control Framework to Generate Nonenergy-Storing Virtual Fixtures: Use of Simulated Plasticity.
IEEE Trans. Robotics, 2008

2007
Passive Virtual Fixtures Based on Simulated Position-Dependent Anisotropic Plasticity.
Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2007

2006
Admittance and Impedance Representations of Friction Based on Implicit Euler Integration.
IEEE Trans. Robotics, 2006

2005
Enhancing haptic detection of surface undulation.
ACM Trans. Appl. Percept., 2005

Tracking assist system using virtual friction field.
Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2005

Fixed-step friction simulation: from classical Coulomb model to modern continuous models.
Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, 2005

Haptic Illusions Induced by Moving Line Stimuli.
Proceedings of the First Joint Eurohaptics Conference and Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems, 2005

2003
Analytic and Experimental Study on Fast Response MR-Fluid Actuator.
Proceedings of the 2003 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2003

2002
Development of New Controllable Damping Device for Robots and Mechatronics Systems.
Proceedings of the 2002 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2002

2001
Development of a Robot for Evaluating Tennis Rackets.
J. Robotics Mechatronics, 2001

Passive Force Display Using ER Brakes and Its Control Experiments.
Proceedings of the Virtual Reality 2001 Conference, 2001

Improvement of Response Properties of MR-Fluid Actuator by Torque Feedback Control.
Proceedings of the 2001 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2001

2000
Development and Analysis of Actuator with ER Damper.
Proceedings of the 2000 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 2000

1999
High Stiffness Control of Direct-Drive Motor System by a Homogeneous ER Fluid.
Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 1999

1998
Precise Position Control of Robot Arms using a Homogeneous ER Fluid.
Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, 1998