Keiichi Kaneto
Kyushu Institute of Technology, Osaka Institute of Technology
Papers
5
Total Citations
233
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Keiichi Kaneto is a pioneering figure in the field of soft robotics and electroactive polymers (EAPs), with a career dedicated to developing artificial muscles that mimic biological motion. His most influential work, the 2004 paper "Artificial Muscles Based on Polypyrrole Actuators with Large Strain and Stress Induced Electrically," has garnered over 170 citations and established him as a leader in conducting polymer actuators. Kaneto’s research focuses on creating lightweight, quiet, and compact power sources for humanoid robots, replacing traditional electric motors with soft actuators that offer superior strain and stress capabilities. He has also made significant contributions to ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs), modeling their bending curves for applications in biomedical devices and underwater robotics. His 2007 work on oscillating fin actuators for underwater robots demonstrates the practical application of his theories in real-world environments. Through his comprehensive reviews, such as "Research Trends of Soft Actuators based on Electroactive Polymers and Conducting Polymers" (2016), Kaneto has shaped the trajectory of soft robotics, inspiring a new generation of engineers to explore the potential of flexible, muscle-like materials.
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- 3Development of an oscillating fin type actuator for underwater robots5 citations · 2007
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- 5Conducting Polymers as EAPs: Applications3 citations · 2016