Tohru SASAKI
Papers
11
Total Citations
47
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About
Tohru Sasaki is a pioneering researcher in human-robot physical interaction, with a particular focus on developing robots capable of socially and emotionally resonant gestures like handshakes and hugs. His work bridges robotics, embodied communication, and sensor systems, aiming to make robots more acceptable and intuitive in human environments. Sasaki’s most influential contribution is the creation of motion models for handshake and hug behaviors, grounded in detailed analyses of human movements. His 2015 paper on a handshake request motion model, with 12 citations, is his most cited work, establishing a foundation for generating emotionally acceptable robot motions. He has also made significant advances in robot perception and positioning, developing methods using omnidirectional cameras and laser projection markers for infrastructure inspection and mobile robot navigation. His research extends into medical robotics, including hydraulic micro devices for force sensing in surgical applications. With a portfolio of papers spanning physical human-robot interaction, computer vision, and surgical instrumentation, Sasaki’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach, directly addressing the challenge of creating robots that can coexist and communicate with humans through natural, embodied interactions.
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- 8Force Measurement of Blood Vessel Gripping by Hydraulic-driven Forceps3 citations · 2017
- 9Hug behavior response model for generation of hug behavior with humans3 citations · 2018
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