Kengo Tanabe
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About
Kengo Tanabe is a pioneering researcher in the field of precision microrobotics, with a focus on developing novel locomotion and control systems for miniature mobile robots. His work centers on the design and actuation of holonomic robots using piezoelectric ultrasonic motors (USMs) and inchworm mechanisms, enabling precise motion at the centimeter to submicrometer scale. Tanabe’s major contributions include the development of a Δ-type mobile robot driven by three standing-wave-type USMs, which offers enhanced maneuverability for applications in microassembly and biomedical devices. This work has garnered 49 citations, highlighting its impact on the field. More recently, he proposed an innovative XYθ position sensor using four optical encoders for precise control of a holonomic inchworm robot, achieving submicrometer accuracy in a compact design suitable for centimeter-sized robots. This advancement, with 9 citations, addresses critical challenges in closed-loop control for micro-scale automation. Tanabe’s research is instrumental in advancing microrobotics for precision tasks, bridging the gap between theoretical design and practical implementation in biomedical and MEMS applications.
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