Keiichi SHIRASE
Papers
6
Total Citations
57
H-Index
4
About
Keiichi Shirase is a pioneering researcher in the field of service robotics and mechatronics, with a particular focus on the precision and dynamic control of articulated robots for industrial manufacturing. His most significant contributions lie in advancing the application of six-degree-of-freedom articulated robots for the end milling of sculptured surfaces—a task traditionally reserved for CNC machine tools. Shirase’s work directly addresses the core challenges of robotic machining, including positioning inaccuracies and elastic deformation, by developing novel calibration methods and sensor feedback teaching systems. His research further explores the critical influence of joint bearing stiffness on vibration modes and motion trajectory, providing dynamic models that enhance both the speed and accuracy of robotic operations. With over 14 citations for his foundational work in service robotics and a similar impact for his early machining studies, Shirase’s influence is evident. He has also contributed to humanoid robotics, investigating momentum compensation through pelvic rotation—a bio-inspired approach derived from contact sport athletes—to enable fast, stable dynamic walking. His investigations into servo characteristics and parallel kinematic mechanisms further underscore his commitment to bridging the gap between robotic flexibility and the stringent accuracy demands of machine tools.
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Top Papers
- 1Service Robotics and Mechatronics14 citations · 2009
- 2Articulated Robot Application in End Milling of Sculptured Surface14 citations · 1996
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