Makoto Kaneko
Papers
23
Total Citations
537
H-Index
12
About
Makoto Kaneko is a versatile robotics and biomedical engineering researcher whose work spans robotic manipulation, mobile robot design, and cellular biomechanics. His research has made significant contributions across two distinct but complementary domains: intelligent mechanical systems and microbiological diagnostics. In robotics, Kaneko has pioneered innovative designs for hybrid locomotion systems, developing wheel-leg mechanisms inspired by nature — including an armadillo-inspired retractable module — that enhance obstacle-climbing capability (95 citations). His work on dynamic manipulation, famously drawing inspiration from pizza chefs, demonstrates a creative approach to translating human dexterity into robotic systems (57 citations). He has also advanced robotic grasping of viscoelastic materials, developing optimized hand designs for handling deformable objects such as food (44 citations each). Perhaps most notably, Kaneko has applied engineering precision to understanding red blood cell (RBC) mechanics. His development of ultra-high-speed microfluidic manipulation tools has enabled groundbreaking analysis of erythrocyte deformability and fatigue — critical factors in circulatory health — earning over 150 combined citations across multiple studies. His "Catch-Load-Launch" methodology revealed a critical time window for cytoskeletal remodeling, offering valuable clinical implications. Kaneko's body of work exemplifies how mechanical engineering ingenuity can illuminate both robotics and human biology.
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- 3Dynamic Manipulation Inspired by the Handling of a Pizza Peel57 citations · 2009
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- 8Armadillo-inspired wheel-leg retractable module21 citations · 2009
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