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Chikamune Wada is a leading researcher in the fields of robotic prosthetics, tactile sensing, and human-robot interaction. His most significant contribution is a comprehensive 2015 survey on pressure sensors for robotic hands, which has garnered 169 citations and serves as a foundational reference for designing force-sensitive grippers. Wada pioneered the use of low-cost, commercial piezoresistive sensors (e.g., FlexiForce) for real-time biomedical applications, demonstrating how these sensors can optimize grasping force distribution—work that has direct implications for assistive robotics. In 2020, he advanced prosthetic design by developing a 3D-printed robot hand structure using a four-bar linkage mechanism, addressing key challenges in trans-radial prosthesis for amputees. His research also extends to tactile displays for virtual reality and human detection systems for mobile robot navigation. With a career spanning from psychophysical studies of material texture perception (1997) to modern human pose classification for collision avoidance (2024), Wada’s work consistently bridges sensor technology and practical robotic applications, making him a pivotal figure in creating more intuitive and functional robotic hands.