Papers
2
Total Citations
36
H-Index
2
About
Nobutomo Morita is a leading researcher in the field of robotic tactile sensing and precision manipulation, with a specific focus on slip detection and grasping force control. His major contributions center on the miniaturization and application of laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV) for robotic hands. Morita developed a groundbreaking micro-LDV sensor that is just 1/10,000th the volume of commercial units, making it feasible for integration into compact robotic grippers. This innovation enables high-response, non-contact surface velocity measurement, allowing robots to detect the onset of slip in real time. His most cited work (2018, 28 citations) demonstrates how feedback from this sensor can be used to automatically adjust grasping force, significantly improving the dexterity and safety of robotic manipulation. By bridging the gap between precision optical metrology and practical robotics, Morita’s work has laid the foundation for more adaptive and human-like robot hands. His achievements are particularly notable for advancing the state of the art in tactile sensing, with direct implications for industrial automation, prosthetics, and human-robot interaction.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2