Papers
10
Total Citations
72
H-Index
6
About
Akinari Kobayashi is a leading researcher in robotic manipulation, specializing in automating complex, traditionally manual tasks in garment manufacturing. His work centers on the design of novel end-effectors and control systems for handling deformable objects, particularly fabrics. Kobayashi’s major contributions include the development of the uGRIPP (underactuated gripper for power and precision grasp), which advanced dual-arm manipulation by enabling both power and precision grips. He has also pioneered fixture-free sewing systems using dual-arm manipulators, eliminating the need for specialized jigs and enabling flexible automation. His research on compactly folding parallel grippers with wide strokes and passive actuator-less grippers (PALGRIP) for fabric pick-and-place addresses critical challenges in industrial automation. With over 70 citations across his most-cited works, Kobayashi’s impact is evident in his practical solutions for fabric folding, edge detection, and collision avoidance. His recent work on time-scaling control for robotic sewing and automated straight-line sewing of stretchable fabrics demonstrates his ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of robotic dexterity and adaptability in manufacturing.
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- 3Time-Scaling Modeling and Control of Robotic Sewing System11 citations · 2024
- 4Fixture-Free 2D Sewing Using a Dual-Arm Manipulator System10 citations · 2024
- 5Robot End-effector for Fabric Folding9 citations · 2023
- 6Passive Actuator-Less Gripper for Pick-and-Place of a Piece of Fabric7 citations · 2025
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- 9Robust Regrasping against Error of Grasping for Bin-picking and Kitting2 citations · 2021
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