Papers
73
Total Citations
1,265
H-Index
18
About
Takayuki Matsuno is a versatile robotics and control systems researcher whose work spans underactuated mechanical systems, medical robotics, fault detection, and human-assistive technologies. He is perhaps best known for his foundational contributions to mobile-wheeled inverted-pendulum (MWIP) systems, with his 2010 paper on sliding-mode velocity control accumulating over 240 citations and his 2012 follow-up on narrow urban vehicles earning more than 115 — together establishing him as a leading authority on this class of dynamically challenging robotic platforms. Matsuno has also made significant strides in industrial robotics, developing model-based fault detection frameworks for robotic wiring harness assembly that combine piecewise linear force modeling and set-membership approaches, work that has garnered over 100 combined citations. His research portfolio extends into medical robotics, where he has pioneered CT-guided robotic needle insertion systems, with prospective human feasibility trials and animal experiments demonstrating clinical precision — work that bridges engineering and interventional medicine. Early contributions to rope manipulation using knot theory and the development of an omni-directional cane robot for elderly assistance further demonstrate Matsuno's commitment to socially impactful, intelligent robotic systems across remarkably diverse application domains.
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Top Papers
- 1Sliding-Mode Velocity Control of Mobile-Wheeled Inverted-Pendulum Systems241 citations · 2010
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- 7Motion control of omni-directional type cane robot based on human intention45 citations · 2008
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