Hiroshi Miyaguchi

Tohoku University, Tohoku University Hospital, Advanced Science, Technology & Management Research Institute of Kyoto

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Hiroshi Miyaguchi is a leading figure in the development of high-resolution tactile sensing for robotic manipulation. His research centers on the integration of CMOS-MEMS technology with event-driven architectures to create intelligent, low-latency tactile systems. Miyaguchi’s major contribution is the design of a compact, 3-axis capacitive force sensor with a 2.7 mm square footprint, which he has scaled into arrays of up to 100 sensors. By implementing an event-driven communication protocol over a shared serial bus, his work dramatically reduces data redundancy and power consumption, enabling real-time tactile feedback for dexterous robot hands. His most cited work, “Event-Driven Tactile Sensing System Including 100 CMOS-MEMS Integrated 3-Axis Force Sensors” (2020, 8 citations), demonstrates this breakthrough. Earlier foundational work, such as his 2019 paper on a multi-sensor module, established the system-level integration necessary for practical fingertip sensing. Miyaguchi’s research also extends to assembly strategies under uncertainty, where he models positional tolerances using six-dimensional spheres. His contributions are critical for advancing robotic touch, paving the way for more autonomous and sensitive manipulation in manufacturing and human-robot interaction.