Papers
6
Total Citations
203
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5
About
Keisuke Oguro is a pioneering figure in the field of soft robotics and electroactive polymer actuators, with his research fundamentally centered on the development and modeling of Ionic Conducting Polymer Gel Films (ICPF) and Ion-exchange Polymer-Metal Composites (IPMC)—materials often referred to as artificial muscles. His most significant contribution is the creation of the first comprehensive actuator model for ICPF based on physicochemical hypotheses, a landmark work that has garnered over 100 citations and provided a crucial theoretical foundation for Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) in robotic design. Oguro’s research directly addresses the challenge of translating these soft, low-voltage, high-speed actuators from laboratory curiosities into practical applications, as evidenced by his work on molluskan robotics and artificial fish robots. His 1999 paper on the transition of IPMC actuators to practical use remains a key reference for researchers working to overcome the material and control challenges of this technology. By developing dynamic models that account for ion-induced lateral strain and innovative mechanisms like elliptic friction drives, Oguro has established the core principles that enable the design of flexible, underwater, and bio-inspired robotic systems, cementing his legacy as a foundational architect of soft actuation technology.
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- 3CHALLENGES TO THE TRANSITION OF IPMC ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE ACTUATORS TO PRACTICAL APPLICATION27 citations · 1999
- 4An elliptic friction drive element using an ICPF actuator24 citations · 1997
- 5Polymer Electrolyte Actuator Driven by Low Voltage9 citations · 1999
- 6An artificial fish robot using ICPF actuator4 citations · 2002