Shota YAMAZAKI
Chuo University, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Waseda University
Papers
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Total Citations
111
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About
Shota Yamazaki is a robotics researcher whose work centers on bio-inspired locomotion systems, soft actuator development, and autonomous inspection robotics for confined infrastructure environments. Drawing inspiration from earthworm peristaltic motion, Yamazaki has made significant contributions to the design and engineering of small-diameter pipe inspection robots, addressing a critical challenge in urban infrastructure maintenance where conventional tools cannot reach. His most influential work, "Morphological Change in Peristaltic Crawling Motion of a Narrow Pipe Inspection Robot" (2018, 58 citations), demonstrated a pneumatically driven earthworm-type robot capable of navigating 1-inch gas pipes — a notable engineering achievement given the extreme spatial constraints involved. Complementary studies explored robots for half-inch pipes and air duct cleaning systems, collectively establishing Yamazaki as a leading voice in miniaturized, biologically inspired inspection technology. His focus on improving actuator response speed and axial extension mechanisms reflects a rigorous, iterative approach to solving real-world locomotion limitations. Beyond pipe inspection, his portfolio touches on industrial polishing robots, motion planning algorithms, and hands-on mechatronics education. With over 110 cumulative citations, Yamazaki's research offers practical solutions to infrastructure safety challenges while advancing the broader field of soft and pneumatic robotics.
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- 7Motion planning using state-dispersion-based phase space partition2 citations · 2012
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