Papers
11
Total Citations
436
H-Index
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About
Masaaki Ikeda is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), whose work bridges soft robotics, sensor design, and autonomous underwater vehicles. His most impactful contribution is the development of organic transistors with high thermal stability for medical applications, a paper that has garnered 344 citations and demonstrates his ability to create robust, flexible electronics suitable for biomedical implants. Ikeda’s research is distinguished by its focus on passive mechanical intelligence—he has shown how variable viscoelastic spinal structures can enable energy-efficient, multi-modal locomotion in quadruped robots with minimal computational overhead. In underwater robotics, he has advanced the design and control of manta ray-inspired robots, using central pattern generators (CPGs) and neural oscillators to achieve low-noise, agile propulsion for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). His earlier work includes a miniature optical scanning range sensor for pipe-inspection robots and tactile sensors using inclined micro-cantilevers, reflecting a sustained interest in miniaturized, high-precision sensing. Across these projects, Ikeda consistently integrates mechanical design, control theory, and materials science, making his work valuable for students and researchers in soft robotics, bio-inspired locomotion, and medical device engineering.
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Top Papers
- 1Organic transistors with high thermal stability for medical applications344 citations · 2012
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- 7Propulsion movement control using CPG for a Manta robot4 citations · 2012
- 8Propulsion control for a Manta robot with neural oscillators3 citations · 2012
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