Papers
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Total Citations
39
H-Index
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About
Shinji Wakui’s research career bridges classical robotics and advanced vibration control, with a focus on precise trajectory tracking and disturbance suppression. His early work pioneered the application of sliding mode control for robot arm trajectory control, demonstrating experimentally that this robust nonlinear method could handle the uncertainties inherent in robotic systems. Wakui also made foundational contributions to parameter identification for horizontal robot arms, developing methods to extract dynamic model parameters—such as link inertia, friction, and mass distribution—from measurable responses, which remains essential for simulation and advanced control design. In recent years, he has turned to pneumatic anti-vibration apparatuses (AVAs) for semiconductor manufacturing, where he introduced an innovative use of central pattern generators (CPGs)—a concept borrowed from biological locomotion—to suppress flow disturbances caused by pressure fluctuations in compressed air supplies. His work on CPG-based control, including stable levitation and disturbance rejection, has garnered citations in both Japanese and international venues. With over 30 citations across his most-cited papers, Wakui’s contributions demonstrate a sustained commitment to bridging theoretical control methods with practical, real-world applications in robotics and precision vibration isolation.
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- 2A parameter identification method of horizontal robot arms9 citations · 1989
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- 6A parameter identification method of horizontal robot arms.2 citations · 1988
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