Papers
14
Total Citations
151
H-Index
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About
Tomohiko Fujikawa is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic robotics and human motor control, whose work has fundamentally reshaped our understanding of how muscles coordinate movement. His central research focus is the biomechanics of bi-articular muscles—those spanning two joints—and their application to robotic systems. Fujikawa’s major contribution is the introduction of the “muscle coordinate system,” which incorporates both mono- and bi-articular muscles, challenging the conventional joint coordinate system used in robotics. His most cited paper (42 citations) proposes this framework to analyze output force distribution in human limbs, while another highly influential study (24 citations) demonstrates the coordinated functions of antagonistic muscle pairs during maximal-effort arm movements. Fujikawa’s work extends to bio-inspired robotics, where he has developed jumping mechanisms that mimic vertebrate legs by leveraging the unique mechanical properties of bi-articular muscles (22 citations). His research has been published in key venues like the *Journal of the Robotics Society of Japan* and *IEEE Transactions on Robotics*, and his findings have significant implications for prosthetics, exoskeletons, and humanoid robot design. By bridging kinesiology and robotics, Fujikawa has provided a foundational framework for creating more natural, efficient, and stable robotic motion.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic analyses of output force distribution developed by human limbs42 citations · 2002
- 2Functional Coordination Control of Pairs of Antagonistic Muscles.24 citations · 1997
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- 8Coordination Control of Arm Using Antagonistic Actuators5 citations · 2002
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