Masayuki Sohgawa
Papers
7
Total Citations
117
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About
Masayuki Sohgawa is a prominent researcher specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and tactile sensing technologies, with a particular focus on advancing robotic perception and dexterous manipulation. His most celebrated contribution is the development of tactile sensor arrays utilizing microcantilevers embedded in elastomer, incorporating nickel–chromium alloy thin films with exceptionally low temperature coefficients of resistance — work that has garnered over 86 citations and established a foundational approach to reliable, low-noise tactile sensing. Sohgawa's research addresses both normal and shear stress detection through ingeniously inclined microcantilever architectures, enabling robots to detect slippage and grip soft objects with precision. He has further expanded his work to integrate miniature ultrasonic and tactile sensors on silicon substrates, broadening capabilities for dexterous robotic systems. His ongoing investigations into microcantilever redesign and deflection behavior modeling reflect a sustained commitment to miniaturization, cost reduction, and sensitivity improvement. More recently, his fingerprint-type surface tactile sensors aimed at texture quantification signal promising applications in nursing care robotics and telemedicine. Across his career, Sohgawa has made enduring contributions to the intersection of microfabrication, sensor engineering, and robotics.
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- 3Miniature Ultrasonic and Tactile Sensors for Dexterous Robot5 citations · 2012
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