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Mitsuhiro Shikida is a researcher specializing in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), tactile sensing technologies, and wearable sensor systems. His work focuses on developing innovative sensing solutions that bridge the gap between human interaction and intelligent robotics, with particular emphasis on flexible, multi-axial force detection. Shikida's most recognized contribution is his development of table-shaped tactile sensors capable of detecting triaxial forces through strain distribution analysis. His 2013 paper on this sensing principle, which garnered 12 citations, introduced an elegant decoupling mechanism for three-dimensional force measurement in a slim, flexible form factor — a significant advancement for human-robot interaction applications. Building on this foundation, his 2014 structural design work and his earlier 2010 prototype for intelligent robot fingers demonstrate a sustained research trajectory aimed at producing low-cost, microfabricated flexible sensors suitable for real-world deployment. Beyond rigid sensor platforms, Shikida has explored wearable applications through cylinder-shaped thermal inertial force sensors integrated into fabric-based systems, enabling continuous behavioral monitoring of humans, animals, and humanoid robots. Together, his publications reflect a coherent and impactful research program advancing the frontier of smart sensing technologies for next-generation robotic and wearable systems.