Shimpei Momoki
Papers
6
Total Citations
335
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5
About
Shimpei Momoki is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work bridges humanoid locomotion and emotional expression, fundamentally advancing how robots interact with and assist humans. His key research areas include bipedal walking mechanisms, human motion simulation, and whole-body emotion expression in humanoid robots. Momoki’s most impactful contribution is the development of WABIAN-2R, a humanoid robot that achieved remarkably human-like walking with stretched knees, heel-contact, and toe-off motions—a breakthrough documented in his 2006 paper (196 citations). This work enabled robots to mimic natural human gait more closely than ever before, opening applications in assistive technology and rehabilitation. He also led the design of KOBIAN, a humanoid capable of expressing emotions through both facial features and whole-body postures (68 citations), demonstrating that robots could serve as empathetic partners in elderly care and community life. His research on mimicking disabled persons’ gaits (11 citations) further showcases his commitment to using humanoids as motion simulators for testing welfare devices. With over 335 total citations across his most-cited works, Momoki’s legacy lies in creating robots that walk, feel, and connect—paving the way for more natural human-robot collaboration in our aging society.
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- 3Development of whole-body emotion expression humanoid robot48 citations · 2008
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- 6ATTITUDE COMPENSATION CONTROL FOR BIPED HUMANOID ROBOT2 citations · 2009