Kiyoshi Hoshino
University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba University of Technology, Meiji University
Papers
35
Total Citations
280
H-Index
10
About
Kiyoshi Hoshino is a robotics researcher whose work centers on humanoid robot hands, human motion imitation, and real-time hand pose estimation. His research addresses one of the most persistent challenges in robotics: replicating the dexterity of the human hand in lightweight, practical systems. Hoshino's most influential contributions include the development of humanoid robot hands capable of delicate fingertip pinching actions — tasks such as picking up paper or a needle — which had long eluded robotic design (cited 30 and 18 times respectively). He pioneered high-speed, high-accuracy image retrieval methods that enable robots to imitate human hand postures in real time without specialized hardware, work that attracted over 23 citations across multiple studies. His "Copycat Hand" system demonstrated that robots could mirror human motion with remarkable fidelity, while his Self-Organizing Map approach further streamlined real-time control. Beyond manipulation, Hoshino explored pneumatic robot arms, three-dimensional tactile sensing, and gesture-based remote robot control. His cumulative body of work, spanning sign language reproduction to teleoperation systems, reflects a sustained commitment to closing the gap between human and robotic dexterity, making him a notable figure in intelligent robotics research.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Pinching at Fingertips for Humanoid Robot Hand30 citations · 2005
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- 5Stable pinching with fingertips in humanoid robot hand18 citations · 2005
- 6A humanoid robotic hand performing the sign language motions13 citations · 2004
- 7Dexterous Robot Hand Control with Data Glove by Human Imitation12 citations · 2006
- 8Mechanism of Humanoid Robot Arm with 7 DOFs Having Pneumatic Actuators12 citations · 2006
- 9Three-dimensional tactile sensor with thin and soft elastic body12 citations · 2008
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