Papers
48
Total Citations
1,042
H-Index
16
About
Ryuta Ozawa is a distinguished robotics researcher whose work spans redundant robot kinematics, dexterous robotic hand design, and sensorimotor control. His research has made foundational contributions to some of the most challenging problems in robotics, most notably the resolution of kinematic redundancy in human-like robot systems — a direct engagement with Bernstein's classical degrees-of-freedom problem in motor control. His 2005 paper on natural resolution of ill-posedness in inverse kinematics has garnered 122 citations, reflecting its lasting influence on how researchers approach redundant manipulator control. Ozawa has been particularly prolific in the design and control of tendon-driven and underactuated robotic hands, developing elegant mechanical solutions that reduce actuator complexity without sacrificing dexterity. His 2017 review of multi-fingered robotic hand control (114 citations) serves as an authoritative reference in the field. His work on blind grasping and object manipulation without sensory feedback demonstrates a commitment to robust, practical control strategies. Across his career, Ozawa has bridged biological inspiration and engineering precision, advancing both prosthetic hand technology and humanoid robotics, cementing his reputation as a central figure in embodied robotic manipulation research.
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- 3Adaptive neural network control of tendon-driven mechanisms with elastic tendons102 citations · 2003
- 4Design and control of underactuated tendon-driven mechanisms73 citations · 2009
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- 6An under-actuated robotic hand for multiple grasps52 citations · 2013
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- 8Using Visual Odometry to Create 3D Maps for Online Footstep Planning42 citations · 2006
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- 10Two-Dimensional Stable Blind Grasping under the Gravity Effect35 citations · 2006