Seiji CHONAN
Papers
8
Total Citations
72
H-Index
5
About
Seiji Chonan is a pioneering researcher in the fields of tactile sensing, flexible robotics, and piezoelectric actuator systems. His major contributions center on developing sensor systems that mimic human tactile perception, particularly through the use of PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) films for active tactile sensing. His most cited work, "Development of a sensor system for collecting tactile information" (2006, 28 citations), established a foundation for collecting and quantifying tactile sensations from fabrics, while his subsequent paper on measuring tactile sensation (2007, 12 citations) introduced a paired comparison semantic differential method to evaluate human tactile feedback. Chonan also made significant advances in robotic manipulation, including force control of flexible fingers with distributed sensors and piezoelectric actuators (1996, 9 citations) and tip vibration control of single-link flexible robot arms (1992, 8 citations). His research on active tactile sensing using a two-finger system (2002, 7 citations) further bridged the gap between artificial sensing and human tactile evaluation. With a career spanning from the late 1980s through the 2000s, Chonan’s work has been instrumental in advancing haptic technology and flexible robotic systems, influencing subsequent developments in soft robotics and tactile interfaces.
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Top Papers
- 1Development of a sensor system for collecting tactile information28 citations · 2006
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- 5ACTIVE TACTILE SENSING USING A TWO-FINGER SYSTEM7 citations · 2002
- 6Development of a Sensor System for Collecting Tactile Information3 citations · 2006
- 73-Dimensional vibration analysis of multi-link flexible robot arms.3 citations · 1988
- 8Modelling of Miniature Finger Driven by Piezoceramic Stacked Actuator2 citations · 1995