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Koki Inoue is a researcher at the forefront of tribology and robotics, with a focus on solving real-world challenges in human-machine interaction and hazardous environment decommissioning. His work bridges fundamental material science and applied engineering, most notably through his highly cited study on how material hardness affects friction between a bare finger and artificial skin, both dry and lubricated. This research, which has garnered 21 citations, provides critical insights for designing more realistic haptic interfaces and prosthetic skins. In parallel, Inoue has made significant contributions to robotics for nuclear decommissioning, developing a specialized robot capable of navigating slopes and steps for high-place decontamination tasks. This robot, created for the 7th Decommissioning Creative Robot Contest, directly addresses the urgent need for autonomous systems at TEPCO’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. By combining deep understanding of surface physics with practical robotic design, Inoue’s work not only advances fundamental knowledge of finger-skin friction but also delivers tangible solutions for one of the most challenging industrial environments today.
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