Hikaru Suzuki
Papers
5
Total Citations
28
H-Index
4
About
Hikaru Suzuki’s research career bridges the critical gap between human dexterity and robotic precision, with a primary focus on advanced manufacturing and assembly systems. His work centers on two key areas: plasma robotic welding and high-precision assembly using articulated robots. In his most cited work (14 citations), Suzuki developed a groundbreaking method for tracking and height control in plasma robotic welding using a digital CCD camera, enabling the formation of stable penetration beads in thick materials—a significant challenge in high-quality metal joining. His foundational 2013 study on weld pool image processing further established the relationship between voltage and penetration stability. More recently, Suzuki has pioneered the measurement of human fingertip motion and tactile force during manual operations, aiming to eliminate “assembly failure” in precision part fitting. His 2022 study (4 citations) proposes a novel robotic system capable of performing complex fitting tasks without failure, while his 2021 work (2 citations) explores tactile force measurement to prevent shaft-hole biting. Suzuki’s enduring contributions, spanning from 1988 to the present, demonstrate a sustained commitment to translating human manual skill into robotic capability, with implications for industrial automation and manufacturing quality.
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- 2Image Processing of the Weld Pool in Robotic Plasma Welding System4 citations · 2013
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