Ryota Sasaki

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Ryota Sasaki is a researcher in sports engineering and biomechanics, with a focus on the mechanical properties of soccer balls and their impact on player performance and safety. His most cited work, "A Study of Impact Force on Modern Soccer Balls" (2014, 9 citations), represents a key contribution to the field. In this study, Sasaki employed a custom-built kick-robot equipped with a dynamometer to precisely measure the impulsive forces generated during ball impact, analyzing balls with varying surface materials and panel numbers. His findings revealed that the Cafusa ball produced the smallest maximum impulsive force, while the Jabulani generated a significantly larger impulse across all tested conditions. This work has practical implications for equipment design, injury prevention, and the evolution of the modern game. Sasaki’s research bridges engineering and sport, offering data-driven insights that inform both manufacturers and athletes. His meticulous experimental approach and focus on real-world performance metrics have established him as a thoughtful contributor to sports technology, with his findings continuing to influence discussions on ball behavior and player safety.