Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Hikaru Nagano is a pioneering roboticist whose research bridges the critical gap between human perception and machine operation, particularly in high-stakes environments like disaster response and construction. His work centers on three key areas: haptic feedback systems for teleoperation, continuum robots for search and rescue, and robust robotic grasping for industrial assembly. Nagano’s most impactful contribution is his tactile feedback system for construction robots, which transmits high-frequency collision vibrations—often beyond human perception—to remote operators, enabling delicate teleoperation (47 citations). He also developed a continuum robot enhanced with distributed sensors for navigating narrow disaster sites (45 citations), and a robust grasping strategy for assembling parts of various shapes under pose uncertainties (38 citations). Notable achievements include his work on the ImPACT-TRC Thin Serpentine Robot Platform for urban search and rescue, and the derivation of optimal grasping strategies that account for initial object pose errors. His recent research on visuo-haptic transmission for the Active Scope Camera further demonstrates his commitment to enhancing operator situational awareness. With over 190 total citations, Nagano’s innovations are directly improving the safety and efficiency of robots in dangerous, unstructured environments.
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- 3Robust grasping strategy for assembling parts in various shapes38 citations · 2014
- 4Dual-Arm Construction Robot with Remote-Control Function18 citations · 2019
- 5ImPACT-TRC Thin Serpentine Robot Platform for Urban Search and Rescue17 citations · 2019
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