Shintaro Komatsu

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Shintaro Komatsu is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on enabling humanoid robots to perform complex, force-sensitive manipulation tasks in real-world environments. His research addresses critical challenges in physical human-robot interaction, particularly how robots can handle objects of unknown properties and interact with their surroundings through controlled force application. Komatsu’s most cited paper, “Lifting and Carrying an Object of Unknown Mass Properties and Friction on the Head by a Humanoid Robot” (2018, 11 citations), introduces a novel method for robots to carry objects on their heads—avoiding visual occlusions and instability common with hand-only support. This work demonstrates his commitment to solving practical, everyday manipulation problems. In “Tool force adaptation in soil-digging task for humanoid robot” (2017, 5 citations), he tackles the difficult problem of simultaneous position and force control, enabling robots to adapt to varying ground conditions. His more recent work, “Humanoid Robot’s Force-Based Heavy Manipulation Tasks with Torque-Controlled Arms and Wrist Force Sensors” (2019, 2 citations), presents torque controllers that reduce joint loads during impulsive forces—essential for safe operation around humans. Komatsu’s contributions are foundational for developing humanoid robots capable of heavy, adaptive, and socially-aware physical work.