G. Kinoshita

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G. Kinoshita is a pioneering researcher in robotic sensing, with foundational contributions spanning tactile sensing, force distribution measurement, and optical range acquisition. His work has been instrumental in advancing how robots perceive and interact with their environment, particularly through the development of novel sensor systems. Kinoshita’s most impactful research includes the design of a force sensor for humanoid robot soles, enabling dynamic measurement of reaction force distributions and center of pressure during walking—a critical step toward stable bipedal locomotion. He also introduced an innovative optical range sensor using a bright ring pattern projection for 3D object feature extraction, and explored sensor fusion between visual and tactile modalities for object localization. His early work on the basic research needs for robotic tactile sensors (1984) helped shape the field’s direction. With papers cited up to 11 times, including his 2004 study on dynamic sensing of foot reaction forces, Kinoshita’s research has laid groundwork for compliant tactile sensors in grasping and assembly tasks, demonstrating lasting influence in humanoid robotics and sensor design.

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1. 1
   Dynamic sensing experiments of reaction force distributions on the sole of a walking humanoid robot

   11 citations · 2004
2. 2
   Robotic range sensor with projection of bright ring pattern

   10 citations · 1986
3. 3
   Overview of the basic research needed to advance the robotic tactile sensors.

   9 citations · 1984
4. 4
   Acquisition of reaction force distributions for a walking humanoid robot

   7 citations · 2005
5. 5
   Optimal grasping for a parallel two-fingered hand with compliant tactile sensors

   6 citations · 2003
6. 6
   Object location based on sensor fusion of visual and tactual sensing

   4 citations · 1998
7. 7
   Feature Extraction of 3-D Object by Circular Range Sensing

   2 citations · 1989

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