Mina Terauchi

Tokyo Polytechnic University, Polytechnic University

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Mina Terauchi is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic hand design and dexterous manipulation, with a focused expertise in fingerspelling robot hands. Her work centers on developing anthropomorphic robotic hands capable of expressing sign language, specifically Japanese fingerspelling, through intricate mechanical structures and innovative actuation systems. Terauchi’s major contributions include the design and control of a robot hand with 20 joints and 16 degrees of freedom, a remarkable feat of miniaturization and articulation. Her most cited paper, “Controller Design on the Fingerspelling Robot Hand using Shape Memory Alloy” (2006, 14 citations), introduces the foundational mechanical structure and control technique, utilizing shape memory alloys and small DC servomotors to achieve precise finger movements. In her subsequent work, “Implementation of Robot Finger Using Shape Memory Alloys and Electrical Motors” (2008, 2 citations), she advances system integration by combining shape memory alloys with electrical motors for improved actuation. Terauchi’s research represents a significant step toward creating expressive, human-like robotic hands, with potential applications in assistive technology and human-robot interaction.