Satoshi Konishi
Papers
10
Total Citations
661
H-Index
7
About
Satoshi Konishi is a pioneering figure in soft robotics and microactuation, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how we think about manipulating delicate objects at small scales. His research centers on developing pneumatic and inflatable actuators—soft, compliant systems that replace rigid, traditional robotic components. Konishi’s most celebrated contribution is the “Elastic Inflatable Actuators for Soft Robotic Applications” (2017), which has garnered 448 citations and laid critical groundwork for safe, flexible robots in medical and industrial settings. He also introduced the flexible pneumatic twisting actuator (106 citations), enabling large, controlled deformations for applications like tilting micromirrors. Beyond actuation, Konishi has advanced micro-manipulation with his pneumatic micro hand and parallel link robot (53 citations), designed for handling tiny, fragile objects. His recent work integrates strain sensors with pneumatic balloon actuators for soft microrobot fingers (18 citations), enabling tactile sensing and even active interaction with small insects. Through innovations like contactless grippers using spiral air flows and haptic teleoperation systems, Konishi continues to bridge the gap between micro-scale robotics and real-world applications, making him a key architect of the soft robotics revolution.
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- 1Elastic Inflatable Actuators for Soft Robotic Applications448 citations · 2017
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- 9Flexible pneumatic twisting actuators6 citations · 2013
- 105-inch-size contactless gripper using arrayed spiral air flows2 citations · 2011