Kazuhiro Yubai
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21
Total Citations
146
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About
Kazuhiro Yubai is a leading researcher in fault-tolerant control systems and robotics, specializing in enhancing the reliability and safety of computer-controlled systems. His major contributions focus on developing innovative strategies to detect sensor faults and maintain stability in flexible arm robots, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2005 work on using a reaction force observer for sensor fault tolerance (50 citations). Yubai pioneered methods such as PD gain switching to suppress vibration after sensor failure (2003, 13 citations) and advanced fault detection through dual Youla parameter identification (2006, 7 citations). Beyond fault tolerance, he has made notable strides in bilateral control systems with communication delays, designing adaptive controllers that dynamically adjust gains based on object stiffness to improve stability (2020, 6 citations). His work on fast estimation of environment stiffness (2016, 6 citations) and force control using tendon-driven mechanisms with ultrasonic motors (2018, 7 citations) further underscores his impact. With over 100 total citations across his most-cited papers, Yubai’s research has significantly advanced the fields of robot control, fault detection, and teleoperation, offering practical solutions for applications ranging from industrial robots to power assist suits.
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