Naoto Hisamatsu
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Naoto Hisamatsu is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design of novel, high-performance mechanical transmissions for safer human-robot interaction. His primary contributions lie in the development of switchable backdrivability mechanisms, most notably through his highly cited 2019 paper, "Worm gear mechanism with switchable backdrivability." This work addresses a fundamental challenge in robotics: the trade-off between the energy efficiency of non-backdrivable systems, which can hold a joint angle without power, and the safety requirements of backdrivable systems, which can yield upon impact. Hisamatsu’s innovation allows a worm gear to dynamically toggle between these two states, offering both low-energy posture maintenance and compliant, safe interaction when needed. With 14 citations, this paper has become a key reference for researchers designing actuators for collaborative and service robots that share spaces with humans. Hisamatsu’s work is particularly notable for its practical engineering approach, directly enabling robots to operate safely in unstructured, human-centric environments without sacrificing efficiency or precision.
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- 1Worm gear mechanism with switchable backdrivability14 citations · 2019