Yuto Yamamoto
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Dr. Yuto Yamamoto is a leading researcher in soft robotics and pneumatic actuation, specializing in the development of safe, human-friendly robotic systems. His work centers on overcoming the inherent trade-off between the compliance of soft actuators and the precision required for robust control. Yamamoto’s major contribution is the design of variable stiffness control for McKibben-type pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs), a key soft actuator. He pioneered the use of multiple model error compensators to achieve stable, flexible motion in robotic arms, directly addressing the challenge of maintaining performance despite the nonlinearities of soft materials. His most cited work, “Robust variable stiffness control of McKibben type pneumatic artificial muscle arm by using multiple model error compensators” (2017, 10 citations), demonstrates this approach, enabling secure interaction between humans and robots. This foundational research has influenced subsequent studies on compliant actuation and safety in collaborative robotics, establishing Yamamoto as a key figure in advancing practical, soft-actuated systems for real-world coexistence.
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