Wataru Kase
Papers
7
Total Citations
21
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About
Wataru Kase is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on bio-inspired locomotion, soft robotics, and the mechanical design of legged systems. His major contributions lie in developing passive and semi-passive mechanisms that enable robust locomotion without relying on complex sensing or actuation. For example, his vertebrae-inspired trunk mechanism for quadruped robots—detailed in two papers with 4 and 3 citations each—demonstrates how passive viscoelastic joints can improve stability and directional control on rough terrain. Kase has also explored muscle-driven robots, including a tendon-driven jumping robot powered by a single actuator (2 citations), and studied the role of biarticular muscles in vertical jumping (3 citations). His work on hydraulic-driven soft robots (4 citations) addresses the challenge of navigating small gaps, such as in rubble, by deforming like an amoeba. Additionally, his investigations into arm swinging and trunk twisting during bipedal locomotion (3 citations) contribute to understanding human-like gait. Across these studies, Kase emphasizes how clever mechanical design—inspired by animal anatomy—can achieve dynamic, adaptive behavior with minimal control complexity, making his research valuable for students and engineers interested in efficient, nature-inspired robotics.
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- 5Effect of arm swinging and trunk twisting on bipedal locomotion3 citations · 2019
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