Papers
16
Total Citations
373
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11
About
Seiichi Teshigawara is a robotics researcher whose work has fundamentally advanced the field of dexterous robotic manipulation, with a particular focus on tactile sensing and grasping force control. His research addresses one of robotics' most compelling challenges: enabling robot hands to grasp objects with human-like dexterity, without requiring prior knowledge of an object's weight or friction coefficient. Teshigawara's most significant contributions center on the development of highly sensitive slip detection sensors using pressure-sensitive conductive rubber — flexible, thin, and lightweight devices capable of distinguishing initial slip from full slippage in real time. His landmark 2008 paper on grasping force control in multi-fingered robot hands has accumulated 90 citations, while his 2011 work on high-sensitivity initial slip detection has earned 72 citations, together reflecting the substantial influence of his sensor innovations on the robotics community. Beyond tactile sensing, Teshigawara has extended his expertise to mobile robotic systems, including a 2019 study on extendable robot arm design for inspecting confined or elevated spaces, demonstrating the versatility of his engineering contributions. With over 340 cumulative citations across his most-cited works, Teshigawara's research continues to shape progress in intelligent robotic hands and autonomous manipulation systems.
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- 4High sensitivity initial slip sensor for dexterous grasp36 citations · 2010
- 5A Mobile Extendable Robot Arm: Singularity Analysis and Design25 citations · 2019
- 6High sensitivity slip sensor using pressure conductive rubber21 citations · 2009
- 7Development of high speed and high sensitivity slip sensor17 citations · 2008
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- 10High Speed and High Sensitivity Slip Sensor for Dexterous Grasping14 citations · 2012