Papers
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Total Citations
524
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About
Akihiko Konagaya is a pioneering figure in the emerging field of molecular robotics, where he bridges computer science, nanotechnology, and synthetic biology. His work focuses on designing autonomous molecular systems—essentially robots built from molecules—that can sense, process information, and act within their environment. His most influential contribution is the concept of "Molecular Robots with Sensors and Intelligence" (205 citations), which lays out a framework for integrating molecular sensors, logic gates, and actuators into cohesive, autonomous systems. He also co-authored the foundational paper "Circle formation for oblivious anonymous mobile robots with no common sense of orientation" (146 citations), a landmark in distributed robotics that solves a geometric coordination problem under extreme constraints. Beyond technical advances, Konagaya has been a leader in responsible innovation, co-authoring "Responsible innovation in molecular robotics in Japan" to address the ethical and societal implications of this transformative technology. He founded the Molecular Robotics Research Group in Japan, helping to establish the field as a new paradigm for artifacts. His recent work explores cloud-based virtual reality co-creation environments for molecular design, pushing the boundaries of how researchers can interact with nanoscale systems. With over 500 total citations, Konagaya’s work continues to inspire both roboticists and molecular engineers.
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Top Papers
- 1Molecular Robots with Sensors and Intelligence205 citations · 2014
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- 3Molecular Robotics: A New Paradigm for Artifacts141 citations · 2013
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- 8Automatic Recognition of DNA Pliers in Atomic Force Microscopy Images2 citations · 2015