Ohmi Fuchiwaki
University of Electro-Communications, Yokohama National University
Papers
27
Total Citations
365
H-Index
10
About
Ohmi Fuchiwaki is a pioneering robotics researcher whose work spans microrobotics, piezoelectric actuation, and soft robotics — fields that sit at the intersection of precision engineering and emerging biomedical technologies. His most celebrated contributions center on the development of insect-scale autonomous robots capable of performing delicate microscopic operations. His 2008 work on multi-axial micromanipulation using piezoelectric actuators and electromagnets (55 citations) established a foundational framework for coordinated micro-robot systems, while his 2002 explorations of flexible micro-processing within scanning electron microscopes demonstrated remarkable early innovation in constrained, vacuum-compatible robotics environments. Fuchiwaki's 2020 paper introducing a delta-type mobile robot driven by ultrasonic piezoelectric motors (49 citations) reflects his continued leadership in miniaturized locomotion design, responding directly to growing demand from microelectronics and biomedical science. Beyond rigid systems, he has more recently advanced soft robotics through hydrogel actuators with integrated liquid-metal stimulators and novel liquid-metal wiring techniques for ultrasoft substrates — work with clear implications for wearable and implantable devices. With over 250 cumulative citations across a diverse body of research, Fuchiwaki represents a rare blend of foundational engineering rigor and forward-looking interdisciplinary vision.
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- 3Flexible micro-processing by multiple microrobots in SEM28 citations · 2002
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- 7Micro hopping robot with IR sensor for disaster survivor detection18 citations · 2005
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- 9Micromanipulation by Miniature Robots in a SEM Vacuum Chamber13 citations · 2002
- 10Development of the orthogonal microrobot for accurate microscopic operations11 citations · 2008