Kenji Sekiguchi
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Kenji Sekiguchi is a pioneering researcher in the field of lightweight industrial robotics, specializing in the mechanical behavior of polymer and composite materials under sustained loads. His work directly addresses a critical challenge in modern automation: reducing energy consumption by replacing traditional metal structural components with lightweight plastics and fiber-reinforced composites. Sekiguchi’s major contributions center on the experimental measurement and characterization of creep deformation—the time-dependent strain that compromises the positioning accuracy of robot end-effectors over prolonged use. His most-cited paper, “Measurement of Creep Deformation of Resin Structural Parts for a Lightweight Industrial Robot” (2024, 3 citations), establishes foundational methods for evaluating 3D-printed resin parts in robotic structures. A subsequent study, “Creep Deformation Measurement of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Materials for Industrial Robot Applications” (2025, 1 citation), extends this analysis to fiber-reinforced plastics, offering critical data for material selection. Though early in his career, Sekiguchi’s work is vital for the practical realization of energy-efficient, plastic-bodied robots, bridging materials science and mechanical engineering to enable next-generation automation.
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