Yasuhiro Kakinuma
Papers
10
Total Citations
156
H-Index
5
About
Yasuhiro Kakinuma is a leading researcher in precision manufacturing and human-coexistent robotics, with key contributions spanning sensorless force estimation, automated polishing, and novel actuator design. His most influential work, "Sensorless cutting force estimation for full-closed controlled ball-screw-driven stage" (66 citations), pioneered methods to monitor machining forces without physical sensors, significantly advancing process control in precision stages. In robotics, Kakinuma developed an active end-effector for polishing based on a macro-micro mechanism and extended Preston’s law (50 citations), enabling automated surface finishing with high accuracy. He is also recognized for foundational research on electro-rheological (ER) gel linear actuators, creating prototypes that prioritize backdriveability and safety for human-coexistence robots—a critical requirement for collaborative automation. His ER gel drum actuator and clutch designs (over 30 combined citations) demonstrate novel approaches to force transmission and controllability. More recently, Kakinuma has focused on gravity compensation and sensorless force control in polishing robots, enhancing automation in mold manufacturing. With over 150 total citations, his work bridges fundamental actuator physics and practical robotic systems, directly addressing industry needs for safer, more efficient human-robot interaction and precision manufacturing.
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Top Papers
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- 3Basic research of electro-rheological gel drum for novel linear actuator11 citations · 2009
- 4Electrorheological Gel Linear Actuator for Human-Coexistence Robots9 citations · 2010
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- 6Enlarging output of high torque controllable clutch using ER gel4 citations · 2012
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- 10Automatic Chip Detection Using Differnet2 citations · 2022