Yuki Matsuo
Papers
2
Total Citations
21
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2
About
Yuki Matsuo is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on enhancing safety and performance in robotic systems through novel actuation and torque-limiting mechanisms. His key research areas include series clutch actuators, adjustable torque limiters, and collision safety for robots operating in unstructured environments. Matsuo’s major contributions center on developing high torque-to-weight ratio actuators that enable open-loop torque control, allowing robots to safely interact with humans and unpredictable surroundings. His 2017 paper on series clutch actuators (14 citations) demonstrates how clutch-based designs can achieve both precise position control and effective force control without elastic elements. In a related study (7 citations), Matsuo explores friction-based clutches as adjustable torque limiters, showing how slip behavior can be exploited to create safer, task-adaptive robots. By addressing the critical challenge of balancing performance with safety, Matsuo’s work has practical implications for collaborative robotics and human-robot interaction. His research is particularly valuable for students and engineers seeking to design robots that are both powerful and inherently safe, offering a pathway toward more versatile and trustworthy autonomous systems.
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