Shinsaku FUJIMOTO
Papers
6
Total Citations
57
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5
About
Shinsaku Fujimoto is a robotics and mechatronics engineer whose work bridges the gap between soft actuation and humanoid locomotion. His primary research focuses on the modeling and control of pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs), particularly in antagonistic drive systems for robotic manipulators and bipedal walkers. His most cited work, "Modeling of Artificial Muscle Actuator and Control Design for Antagonistic Drive System" (2007, 21 citations), introduced a refined static model of PAMs using the principle of virtual work, accounting for frictional and elastic energy losses—a foundational contribution to soft robotics control. Fujimoto is also known for his innovative work on 3D quasi-passive dynamic walkers, including a cardboard-based design for educational purposes (2013, 8 citations) and a flat-footed biped driven by antagonistic PAMs (2016, 6 citations). These studies advance energy-efficient walking by minimizing control input, inspired by passive dynamics. Beyond research, Fujimoto has made significant contributions to engineering education, designing a systematic robotics and mechatronics curriculum at Okayama University of Science (OUS) that leverages robot competitions for active learning (2015, 13 citations). His work continues to inspire students and researchers in soft robotics, bipedal locomotion, and hands-on engineering pedagogy.
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- 33-D Passive Dynamic Walker Made of Cardboard for Robot Education8 citations · 2013
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