Kohei Yoshimoto
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About
Kohei Yoshimoto is a robotics researcher specializing in the development of novel pneumatic actuators and inspection robots for confined environments, particularly gas pipelines. His most-cited work, "Development of pipe inspection robot with extension hose and balloons" (2017), introduces a robot that generates traction forces using pneumatic actuators powered by an external compressor via tubes. A key challenge he addresses is the friction between these supply tubes and pipe walls, which can severely constrain robot movement—a critical insight for improving mobility in long, narrow pipelines. While his citation count is currently modest, Yoshimoto’s contributions lie in advancing practical, low-cost solutions for infrastructure inspection, a field with growing importance for safety and maintenance. His research bridges fundamental pneumatic design with real-world deployment issues, offering a foundation for future work in autonomous pipe inspection and soft robotics.
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- 1Development of pipe inspection robot with extension hose and balloons2 citations · 2017