Papers
17
Total Citations
3,520
H-Index
13
About
Kuniharu Takei is a pioneer in the field of flexible and wearable electronics, with a particular focus on developing artificial skin and sensor systems that mimic human somatosensory functions. His groundbreaking work on user-interactive electronic skin, which enables instantaneous pressure visualization (1,156 citations), established him as a leading figure in the field. Takei's major contributions include the development of fully printed, multifunctional sensor arrays that can detect tactile force, slip, temperature, and even wind direction—as demonstrated by his highly cited work on electronic whiskers and fingerprint-like three-axis tactile sensors. His research has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible with flexible electronics, achieving high sensitivity and scalability through innovative use of materials like carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles. With over 3,000 total citations across his most influential papers, Takei's work has had a profound impact on wearable health monitoring, soft robotics, and human-machine interfaces. Notably, his 2019 paper on human-like electronic skin-integrated soft robotic hands and his 2020 work on flapping-wing dynamics for wind detection showcase his ability to translate fundamental sensor research into practical, bio-inspired applications.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1User-interactive electronic skin for instantaneous pressure visualization1,156 citations · 2013
- 2Multifunctional Skin‐Inspired Flexible Sensor Systems for Wearable Electronics597 citations · 2019
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- 7Flexible Hybrid Sensor Systems with Feedback Functions148 citations · 2020
- 8Human‐Like Electronic Skin‐Integrated Soft Robotic Hand98 citations · 2019
- 9Flapping‐Wing Dynamics as a Natural Detector of Wind Direction39 citations · 2020
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