Kazumi Koketsu

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185

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Kazumi Koketsu is a leading figure in haptic robotics, best known for pioneering the development of multi-fingered haptic interface systems. His key research areas include haptic feedback, robot hand design, and precision force sensing for human-robot interaction. Koketsu’s most significant contribution is the creation of the HIRO III, a five-fingered haptic interface robot that delivers high-precision three-directional force feedback to each human fingertip. This groundbreaking work, detailed in his 2010 paper (122 citations) and its 2009 precursor (55 citations), established a new standard for dexterous haptic interaction, enabling users to feel virtual objects with unprecedented realism. The HIRO III’s 15-degree-of-freedom hand and 6-degree-of-freedom arm represent a major leap in immersive teleoperation and virtual reality. Additionally, his work on compact torque sensors for robot hands (2011) addresses the critical need for joint-level force sensing, allowing multi-fingered hands to grasp and manipulate objects using not just fingertips but entire finger links. With over 185 combined citations on these core contributions, Koketsu’s research continues to inspire advances in medical robotics, remote manipulation, and assistive technologies.