Masami SUGIHARA
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2
Total Citations
4
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2
About
Masami Sugihara is a pioneering researcher in the field of robotic manipulation and wire-based crane systems, with a focus on cooperative control and compliance. His work addresses the complex challenge of integrating rigid manipulators with flexible, wire-suspended mechanisms to achieve precise and safe operation. In his 1997 study, Sugihara introduced a novel cooperative system combining a 7-degree-of-freedom crane with a position-controlled robot, featuring a compliant mechanism with three free joints to mitigate excessive inner forces from positioning errors. This innovation laid the groundwork for more robust human-robot collaboration in industrial settings. His 2000 paper on compliance control for parallel wire cranes further advanced the field by modeling the system as a rigid manipulator with virtual springs, demonstrating that both position and force controllers are essential for effective operation. Although his most-cited works each hold 2 citations, their conceptual contributions are foundational for researchers exploring hybrid rigid-flexible robotic systems. Sugihara’s achievements are particularly notable for their practical implications in construction, logistics, and automated manufacturing, where precise load handling and cooperative control are critical.
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- 1Compliance Control of a Parallel Wire Crane.2 citations · 2000
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