Hidefumi Wakamatsu
Papers
7
Total Citations
154
H-Index
3
About
Hidefumi Wakamatsu is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic manipulation, with a core focus on the knotting, unknotting, and tightening of deformable linear objects (DLOs) such as ropes, cables, and wires. His major contributions lie in applying topological and knot theory to robotic planning, fundamentally transforming how robots can handle flexible, non-rigid materials. His seminal 2006 work, "Knotting/Unknotting Manipulation of Deformable Linear Objects," which has garnered 138 citations, introduced a novel topological state description and a set of basic operations to plan manipulation sequences, effectively enabling robots to tie and untie knots autonomously. This foundational theory has been extended to practical applications, including the development of specialized tying tools for binding wire harnesses in aircraft manufacturing, addressing a critical bottleneck in industrial automation. Wakamatsu’s research also explores the mechanics of twisted wires and draws inspiration from biological snakes to create novel biomimetic mechanisms. His work bridges high-level topological planning with real-world hardware design, making him a leading figure in deformable object manipulation and a key contributor to advancing robotic dexterity in manufacturing and assembly tasks.
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Top Papers
- 1Knotting/Unknotting Manipulation of Deformable Linear Objects138 citations · 2006
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- 3Development of a Tying Tool to Bind a Wire Harness3 citations · 2019
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- 6Bending and Torsional Deformation Analysis of a Twisted Wire2 citations · 2012
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