Manabu YAMADA
Papers
6
Total Citations
68
H-Index
5
About
Manabu Yamada’s research career spans two distinct yet impactful domains: robotic manipulation and infrastructure inspection. In robotics, he has made foundational contributions to the grasp stability analysis of multiple objects, a critical challenge for dexterous multifingered hands. His work systematically extended stability theory from planar to three-dimensional objects, incorporating contact surface geometry and virtual spring models—advances that underpin more capable, human-like robotic manipulation. His early work on the Zero Phase Error Tracking Controller (1992) also addressed fundamental problems in high-speed, high-accuracy tracking for robotic arms. More recently, Yamada has applied his engineering expertise to civil infrastructure, developing a bridge inspection support system using two-wheeled multicopters and 3D modeling technology (2017, 34 citations). This work addresses the urgent global need for cost-effective, non-destructive assessment of aging bridges, tunnels, and highways. With over 60 citations across his most-cited papers, Yamada’s research demonstrates a rare versatility—bridging theoretical robotics and practical, societal-scale engineering challenges. His work continues to influence both robotic dexterity and the safety of critical infrastructure.
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Top Papers
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- 2Grasp stability analysis of multiple planar objects8 citations · 2009
- 3Generalization of Zero Phase Error Tracking Controller8 citations · 1992
- 4STATIC STABILITY ANALYSIS OF GRASPING MULTIPLE OBJECTS IN 2D7 citations · 2010
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