Hirofumi Shin
Papers
13
Total Citations
85
H-Index
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About
Hirofumi Shin is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the design and control of bipedal locomotion systems. His work bridges mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence to create more adaptive and efficient walking robots. Shin’s major contributions include the development of novel actuators, such as the electric-pneumatic actuator (31 citations), which mimics biological muscle for improved locomotor function. He has also pioneered the use of musculoskeletal walking robots to understand and reproduce the stabilizing role of the gluteus medius in human gait (11 citations). His research on prismatic compliance in bipedal robots (7 citations) and reinforcement learning for energy-exchange dynamics (7 citations) has advanced the field’s understanding of efficient, adaptive walking. Notably, Shin’s work on speed-dependent gait transition (4 citations) and intermittent walking controllers (3 citations) demonstrates his commitment to creating robots that can seamlessly shift between walking and running. With a focus on constructivist approaches and variable stiffness actuators, Shin’s research is shaping the future of powered assistive devices and legged robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Electric-Pneumatic Actuator: A New Muscle for Locomotion31 citations · 2017
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- 3Development and Analysis of a Biped Robot with Prismatic Compliance7 citations · 2022
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