Tokushu Inamura

Auckland UniServices (New Zealand), University of Auckland

Papers

Total Citations

215

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About

Tokushu Inamura is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a particular focus on dielectric elastomer actuators and their application as artificial muscles. His most influential work includes the development of dielectric elastomer switches for smart artificial muscles, a paper that has garnered 98 citations and laid the groundwork for more adaptive and responsive soft robotic systems. Inamura also made significant strides in actuation technology with his work on a thin membrane artificial muscle rotary motor, cited 91 times, which demonstrated how soft, lightweight materials could be used to create efficient rotary motion—a key challenge in the field. Beyond soft robotics, Inamura contributed to automotive testing automation with the development of a robotic driver for vehicle dynamometer testing, achieving 26 citations. This work aimed to improve the repeatability and precision of emissions testing by replacing human drivers with robotic systems. Together, his contributions highlight a career dedicated to bridging material science, robotics, and practical engineering, with lasting impact on both academic research and industrial applications.