Yoshihiro Fujimoto

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Yoshihiro Fujimoto is a pioneering researcher in robotic manufacturing and automation, with a primary focus on force-controlled robotic systems for precision surface finishing. His key research areas include impedance model following force control, surface following control, and robotic sanding technologies for free-formed surfaces. Fujimoto’s major contribution lies in developing two indispensable techniques for flexible sanding robots: a delicate impedance model following force control that enables industrial robots to precisely manage contact force between sanding tools and workpieces, and a surface following controller based on cutter location data. His most cited work, "Robotic sanding system for new designed furniture with free-formed surface" (2006), has garnered 104 citations, demonstrating significant impact in the field. This research has practical applications in furniture manufacturing, particularly for complex, free-formed surfaces. Through his performance test studies, Fujimoto has established foundational methodologies that enable robots to adaptively follow workpiece contours while maintaining optimal contact force, advancing the capabilities of automated finishing processes. His work bridges the gap between theoretical force control and industrial application, making him a notable figure in robotic surface treatment technology.