Papers
16
Total Citations
191
H-Index
9
About
Daigo Misaki is a robotics engineer and researcher whose work spans microrobotics, disaster rescue systems, and assistive technologies. His most significant contributions lie in the development of precision micromanipulation systems, where he pioneered versatile micro robots driven by piezoelectric actuators and electromagnets capable of executing highly accurate movements at the microscopic scale. His 2008 paper on multi-axial micromanipulation, his most cited work with 55 citations, demonstrated a groundbreaking locomotion mechanism using micro tweezers that advanced the field of microscopic operations considerably. Misaki has also made meaningful contributions to disaster robotics, developing small hopping robots equipped with infrared sensors for survivor detection in earthquake rubble and multi-legged rescue robots deployed in response to real-world catastrophes, including the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. Beyond robotics, his work extends into human-centered applications, including a waist power assist suit designed to reduce caregiver strain and an automated Japanese green tea serving robot that blends cultural preservation with engineering innovation. Across more than a decade of research, Misaki's diverse portfolio reflects a commitment to applying precision robotics to pressing humanitarian and social challenges, earning him recognition across multiple engineering disciplines.
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- 2Micro hopping robot with IR sensor for disaster survivor detection18 citations · 2005
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- 4Development of Japanese green tea serving robot "T-Bartender"14 citations · 2006
- 5Development of the orthogonal microrobot for accurate microscopic operations11 citations · 2008
- 6Desktop Micro Machining System by Multiple Micro Robots10 citations · 2006
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