Kazuki Koyama

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Kazuki Koyama is a rising researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and human-computer interaction (HCI), whose work centers on the design and control of novel pneumatic actuators for shape-changing interfaces. His most notable contribution is the development of interconnected pouch motors—planar pneumatic actuators that can be precisely folded into complex three-dimensional shapes. In his highly-cited 2024 paper, Koyama tackled a critical bottleneck in the field: the slow operating speed of customized CNC machines used to fabricate these actuators. By introducing a new method for controlling the folding angle of interconnected pouch motors, he significantly accelerated the fabrication process, making it more practical for real-world HCI applications. This work has already garnered 6 citations in its first year, signaling strong interest from the soft robotics community. Koyama’s research promises to unlock new possibilities for deployable structures, wearable haptic devices, and interactive origami-inspired interfaces, positioning him as a key innovator in the drive toward more dynamic, responsive, and manufacturable soft robotic systems.