Katsuhiro Hirata
Papers
26
Total Citations
233
H-Index
9
About
Katsuhiro Hirata is a leading researcher in advanced actuator systems, with expertise spanning multi-degree-of-freedom (multi-DOF) electromagnetic actuators, robotic motion control, and human-safe mechatronic devices. His most influential contributions center on the development and experimental validation of spherical actuators capable of achieving three-dimensional motion within a single compact unit — a significant departure from conventional robotic systems that require one motor per degree of freedom. This work, documented across multiple highly cited studies, addresses critical challenges in robotics and industrial machinery, including system weight, size, and efficiency. Hirata has also made notable contributions to biologically inspired robotics, investigating hopping locomotion in monopedal robots driven by biarticular muscle-like electromagnetic linear actuators. His research on magnetic lead screws and force estimation methods advances safer human-robot interaction, while his work on electromagnetic stabilizers for unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous systems demonstrates broad real-world applicability. With cumulative citations exceeding 160 across his top papers and publications spanning over a decade, Hirata's work has meaningfully shaped the trajectory of compact, intelligent actuation technology for next-generation robotic platforms.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
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- 2Experimental Verification of Feedback Control of a 2-DOF Spherical Actuator27 citations · 2014
- 3Force Estimation Method for a Magnetic Lead-Screw-Driven Linear Actuator25 citations · 2018
- 4Proposal of electromagnetic spherical actuator with 3‐DOF21 citations · 2010
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