Masakazu Kanda

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Masakazu Kanda is a pioneering figure in the field of robotic finishing, with a career dedicated to advancing force-controlled automation for industrial manufacturing. His primary research areas encompass force control robotics, task-oriented robot programming, and automated grinding, chamfering, and polishing systems. Kanda’s major contribution lies in developing robotic systems capable of adapting to the inherent variability of casted workpieces—a challenge that traditional position-controlled robots cannot address. His seminal 1995 paper, "A Force Controlled Finishing Robot System with a Task-Directed Robot Language" (38 citations), introduced a novel approach that allows robots to follow workpiece edges using force feedback, dramatically improving precision in finishing tasks. This work was further refined in his highly cited 2002 paper, "Development of a force controlled robot for grinding, chamfering and polishing" (52 citations), which presented a complete system with a task-oriented robot language designed for ease of use in machining plants. Kanda’s research has been instrumental in bridging the gap between theoretical force control and practical industrial application, enabling robots to handle parts with varying sizes and shapes without reprogramming. His work remains foundational for researchers and engineers developing adaptive robotic systems for complex, real-world manufacturing environments.