Kazuhiro Sasabe

Kansai Electric Power (Japan), Hyogo Prefectural Institute of Technology

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Kazuhiro Sasabe is a leading figure in the field of humanoid robotics, with a primary focus on the design and control of multi-fingered robot hands. His most significant contribution is the development of the Universal Robot Hand (URH) series, including the innovative Universal Robot Hand II, which serves as a foundational platform for humanoid hand research. Sasabe’s work is distinguished by its emphasis on practical, robust engineering, most notably the integration of a torque limiter mechanism to protect delicate actuation systems from external forces—a critical advancement for real-world manipulation. His research addresses the full spectrum of dexterous control, from fingertip force and position regulation using integrated force and tactile sensors to the implementation of haptic feedback for tele-operation. With his 2009 paper on the multi-fingered universal hand accumulating 31 citations, Sasabe’s work has provided a tangible, durable platform for studying both the approach and manipulation phases of grasping. His achievements have laid essential groundwork for the development of more resilient and capable robotic hands, directly impacting the fields of prosthetics, industrial automation, and human-robot interaction.