Naoki Hosoya

About

Naoki Hosoya is a pioneer in the emerging field of “paper mechatronics,” where he merges printed robotics with the affordability and versatility of paper. His most-cited work, a 2016 study on a self-folding origami robot using an electrothermal actuator (122 citations), demonstrates his ability to create inexpensive, lightweight, and rapid-fabrication devices. Beyond paper, Hosoya drives innovation in soft robotics, developing deformable motors powered by dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and flexible mechanisms to enable dynamic motion for handling fragile materials. He has also made significant contributions to non-contact vibration testing, using nanosecond laser ablation to characterize underwater structures—a technique that overcomes the limitations of traditional impact testing in submerged environments. His recent work on DIY stretchable sensors using carbon nanotube powder (17 citations) and computer-controlled ultra-high voltage amplifiers for DEAs underscores his commitment to accessible, high-performance soft robotic components. With a portfolio spanning vibration analysis, soft actuators, and wearable sensors, Hosoya’s research consistently pushes the boundaries of low-cost, flexible, and functional mechatronic systems.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

Top Papers

1. 1
   Origami Robot: A Self-Folding Paper Robot With an Electrothermal Actuator Created by Printing

   122 citations · 2016
2. 2
   A Deformable Motor Driven by Dielectric Elastomer Actuators and Flexible Mechanisms

   54 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Dynamic characterizations of underwater structures using noncontact vibration tests based on nanosecond laser ablation in water: evaluation of passive vibration suppression with damping materials

   26 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Dynamic characterizations of underwater structures using non-contact vibration test based on nanosecond laser ablation in water: investigation of cavitation bubbles by visualizing shockwaves using the Schlieren method

   21 citations · 2015
5. 5
   A DIY Fabrication Approach of Stretchable Sensors Using Carbon Nano Tube Powder for Wearable Device

   17 citations · 2021
6. 6
   Computer-controlled ultra high voltage amplifier for dielectric elastomer actuators

   6 citations · 2023
7. 7
   Dynamic response characterization of soft fluidic actuators via dielectric elastomer sensors

   3 citations · 2024
8. 8
   Fabrication of a stretchable electroadhesive pad

   3 citations · 2022

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links