Naoya Muramatsu
The University of Tokyo, University of Cape Town, University of Tsukuba
Papers
6
Total Citations
213
H-Index
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About
Naoya Muramatsu is a pioneering researcher whose work bridges the fields of biomechanics and robotics, with a focus on creating machines that can move with the agility and efficiency of living organisms. His early, highly influential work on the musculoskeletal humanoid "Kojiro" (163 citations) established foundational design and control concepts for tendon-driven robots, aiming to create truly human-symbiotic machines. This foundational research has since evolved into a unique focus on extreme animal locomotion. Muramatsu is at the forefront of using field biomechanics to decode the secrets of the cheetah, the world’s fastest land animal. He has made major contributions by developing and releasing AcinoSet, a benchmark 3D pose estimation dataset for cheetahs in the wild, and by pioneering low-cost, markerless methods to capture their high-speed, complex movements. This work is critical for the next generation of autonomous legged robots, translating biological principles of agility into engineering reality. His recent work on chasing the cheetah (2023) showcases the powerful symbiosis between experimental biology and technological innovation, positioning him as a key figure in the future of agile robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1An advanced musculoskeletal humanoid Kojiro163 citations · 2007
- 2Picking up dishes based on active groping with multisensory robot hand26 citations · 2009
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