Katsuaki Suganuma
Papers
6
Total Citations
358
H-Index
5
About
Katsuaki Suganama is a pioneer at the intersection of advanced materials and soft robotics, whose work has fundamentally shaped the development of electronic artificial skin (e-skin) and flexible tactile sensors. His research centers on creating highly deformable, stretchable electronic systems, primarily through the innovative use of conductive adhesives and nanomaterials. Suganuma’s most impactful contribution is his development of a highly sensitive and flexible pressure sensor using silver nanowires, which has garnered 294 citations and is considered a foundational work for next-generation wearable devices and smart prosthetics. He also introduced a novel tactile sensor based on static electricity, enabling unprecedented stretchability and flexibility for humanoid robots. On the materials side, Suganuma has championed conductive adhesives as a viable, low-temperature alternative to high-temperature solders, advancing the field of lead-free interconnections. His "super-flexible wires," developed for artificial skin applications, demonstrate his ability to translate fundamental materials science into practical, robust systems. Through these achievements, Suganuma has established himself as a key architect of the flexible electronics that will power the robots and wearable technologies of tomorrow.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2A flexible and stretchable tactile sensor utilizing static electricity25 citations · 2007
- 3A Super-Flexible Sensor System for Humanoid Robots and Related Applications19 citations · 2008
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