Motomu NAKASHIMA
Papers
30
Total Citations
426
H-Index
12
About
Motomu Nakashima is a prominent researcher whose work bridges biomimetic robotics, hydrodynamics, and human swimming biomechanics. His career has unfolded across two deeply interconnected research streams: the development of fish and dolphin-inspired underwater robots, and the precise quantification of hydrodynamic forces acting on human swimmers. In his early work, Nakashima pioneered biologically-inspired aquatic robots, developing a double-jointed fish robot using self-excitation control (49 citations) and a two-joint dolphin robot (42 citations) capable of remarkable three-dimensional maneuvers, including loop-the-loop motion and combined roll-pitch control. These contributions established him as a leading figure in biomimetic underwater locomotion. His research evolved to tackle fundamental questions in competitive swimming science. Using sophisticated robotic arms replicating human limb motion, he systematically clarified the unsteady hydrodynamic forces acting on arms and hands during freestyle and other strokes, with key studies accumulating over 70 combined citations. His 2015 work applying pressure distribution analysis to breaststroke kicking further demonstrated his methodological creativity. With a body of work spanning over 270 citations, Nakashima's research offers invaluable insights for both robotics engineers and sports scientists seeking to optimize human aquatic performance.
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- 3Development of a Two-Joint Dolphin Robot42 citations · 2002
- 4Unsteady hydrodynamic forces acting on a robotic hand and its flow field32 citations · 2013
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