Satoru Goto
Papers
20
Total Citations
181
H-Index
8
About
Satoru Goto is a robotics and control systems engineer whose research has made significant contributions to industrial robot manipulation, trajectory planning, and advanced control methodologies. His work centers on three primary areas: contour control of robot arms, nonlinear control system design, and human-machine interfaces for robotic systems. Goto's most influential contributions address the challenging problem of high-precision contour control — guiding a robot's end-effector along precise Cartesian paths at assigned velocities. His solutions for handling torque saturation constraints and system delay dynamics (cited 20 times each) have direct industrial relevance, while his Gaussian neural network approach to contour control demonstrates a forward-thinking integration of machine learning into robotics. His 1999 work on nonlinear separation-based controller design (24 citations) established a foundational methodology for industrial control systems, and his forcefree control research enables robot arms to move as though freed from gravity and friction — without requiring additional force sensors. Beyond classical manipulator control, Goto has explored human-assistive robotics, notably developing a hands-free mobile robot operation system using electrooculogram and electromyogram signals. Collectively, his portfolio reflects a researcher committed to bridging theoretical rigor with practical, implementable industrial solutions.
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- 4Enhanced contour control of SCARA robot under torque saturation constraint20 citations · 2000
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- 77 Master-Slave Synchronous Positioning Control9 citations · 2004
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