Takeshi Shibata
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2
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12
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2
About
Takeshi Shibata is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on the mechanics and control of dexterous manipulation, particularly through the use of soft robotic fingers. His key research areas include soft robotics, grasping, and 3D deformation modeling. Shibata’s major contributions center on developing a three-dimensional deformation model for hemispherical soft fingertips, enabling more realistic simulation and control of robotic hands. In his most-cited paper, "Control of Grasp and Manipulation by Soft Fingers with 3-Dimensional Deformation" (2009, 8 citations), he proposed this model and verified its accuracy through experiments, then derived the rotational mechanics for object manipulation. His earlier work (2007, 4 citations) laid the foundation for this approach, confirming the model’s relevance. While his citation counts are modest, Shibata’s research is notable for addressing the complex, real-world physics of soft contact—a critical challenge in advancing robotic hands for delicate tasks. His work has implications for prosthetics, industrial automation, and human-robot interaction, offering a principled framework for understanding how soft fingers can stably grasp and manipulate objects in three-dimensional space.
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- 2Grasp and manipulation by soft finger with 3-dimensional deformation4 citations · 2007