Hiroyuki Morita
Showa Denko (Japan), Hiroshima University, Toyota Technological Institute
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4
Total Citations
48
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3
About
Hiroyuki Morita has made pioneering contributions to the field of tactile sensing for robotics, with a particular focus on slip detection and grasp control. His most influential work centers on the development of a novel vibrotactile sensor that uses surface ridges to generate impulsive, high-frequency signals capable of exclusively isolating slip phases from other contact states. This breakthrough, detailed in his highly cited 2000 and 2003 papers (with 20 and 19 citations, respectively), addresses a critical challenge in robotic manipulation—distinguishing slipping from stable contact. By enabling real-time object regrip control, Morita’s sensor provides essential slip information for guaranteeing secure grasps and detecting static friction coefficients. His research has direct implications for improving dexterous robotic hands and industrial automation. More recently, Morita has expanded into medical robotics, evaluating cup placement accuracy in computer-assisted total hip arthroplasty (2025, 7 citations), demonstrating the versatility of his engineering expertise. Through his innovative sensor design, Morita has established a foundational approach to tactile slip sensing, influencing subsequent work in haptics and robotic perception.
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