Kazufumi Ishii
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2
Total Citations
16
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2
About
Kazufumi Ishii is a pioneering researcher in industrial robotics and tactile sensing, with key contributions spanning remote robot control and advanced sensor design. His most impactful work, "First demonstration of geographically unconstrained control of an industrial robot by jointly employing SDN-based optical transport networks and edge compute" (2016, 10 citations), revolutionized teleoperation by proving that cloud and edge computing can enable stable, long-distance control of industrial robots for precision tasks like surface blending—eliminating traditional geographical constraints. Earlier, Ishii developed the "Cylindrical Tactile Sensor for Robot Hand Using Position Sensitive Detectors" (2001, 6 citations), an innovative sensor that simultaneously detects contact angle, position, and force magnitude using an inner frame with light sources and an elastic outer shell. This design significantly advanced robotic dexterity and haptic feedback. Ishii’s work bridges network engineering and robotics, demonstrating how SDN-based optical transport systems can enhance industrial automation. His research continues to influence fields like teleoperation, smart manufacturing, and human-robot interaction, offering practical solutions for remote and autonomous robotic systems.
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- 1First demonstration of geographically unconstrained control of an industrial robot by jointly employing SDN-based optical transport networks and edge compute10 citations · 2016
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