Masato Ohmukai

National Institute of Technology, Akashi College

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Masato Ohmukai is a researcher focused on advancing tactile sensing technology for humanoid robotics, with a particular emphasis on low-cost, conductive rubber materials. His work addresses a critical challenge in robotics: enabling robotic fingers to grasp fragile objects without damage by developing reliable force sensors. Ohmukai’s most cited paper, “Electrode for Force Sensor of Conductive Rubber” (2012, 13 citations), explores how electrode design impacts the performance of force-sensitive conductive rubber, a material prized for its affordability and potential in tactile sensor applications. In a subsequent study, “Conducting Rubber Force Sensor: Transient Characteristics and Radiation Heating Effect” (2013, 3 citations), he tackled the material’s notorious poor reproducibility, identifying that aluminum deposition via vacuum techniques could improve sensor stability. While his citation counts are modest, Ohmukai’s contributions are foundational in the niche field of cost-effective tactile sensors, offering practical solutions for humanoid robot dexterity. His research bridges materials science and robotics, providing a pathway to more accessible, durable force sensors that could democratize advanced robotic manipulation.