Makoto Kamibayashi
Papers
2
Total Citations
6
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2
About
Makoto Kamibayashi is a robotics researcher focused on advancing the versatility and safety of robotic systems for human-centered environments. His primary research areas include hybrid control systems for robotic tool use and stiffness control for human-robot interaction. Kamibayashi’s most notable contribution is his work on classifying hybrid control systems to enable robots to use multiple tools, moving beyond the single-task specialization common in industrial robotics. His 2013 paper on this topic (4 citations) proposes a framework that unifies programming for tool groups, a foundational step toward more adaptable, multi-purpose robots. He also developed quantitative evaluation indices for stiffness control (2012, 2 citations), addressing a critical gap in comparing the performance of different stiffness control methods—essential for robots operating safely alongside humans. While his citation counts are modest, Kamibayashi’s work tackles fundamental challenges in robotic flexibility and human-safe interaction, laying groundwork for future research in assistive and collaborative robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Classification of a hybrid control system for robotic tool use4 citations · 2013
- 2Evaluation Indices of Stiffness Control for Its Performance Comparison2 citations · 2012