Papers
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Total Citations
303
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About
Hironori Mizoguchi is a pioneering roboticist whose work sits at the intersection of biomechanics and humanoid robotics. His primary research focus is the design and development of musculoskeletal humanoids—robots that faithfully replicate the intricate system of human bones, muscles, and tendons. Mizoguchi’s major contribution is the creation of the "Kenshiro" humanoid, a detailed musculoskeletal simulator designed to achieve natural, dynamic human-like motion. His most-cited paper (70 citations) introduces Kenshiro’s design concept, while subsequent works detail innovations such as a thorax with rib-like surfaces (37 citations), a biomimetic knee joint featuring a patella and screw-home mechanism (17 citations), and a multiple spine structure for powerful yet lithe motion (9 citations). Collectively, these contributions have earned over 290 citations, establishing Mizoguchi as a leading figure in human mimetic robotics. His work not only advances humanoid hardware but also provides a platform for understanding human dynamics, bridging engineering and anatomy.
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- 2Design Approach of Biologically-Inspired Musculoskeletal Humanoids63 citations · 2013
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- 5Group behavior control for MARS (micro autonomous robotic system)27 citations · 2003
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- 9Development of Life Support Robots that Coexist in Harmony with People11 citations · 2005
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