Sota Yamagiwa

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Sota Yamagiwa is a robotics researcher specializing in bilateral teleoperation systems and aerial robotics, with a particular focus on propeller-driven platforms and the challenges posed by ground effect dynamics. His most-cited work, "Bilateral Control of Propeller-Driven System influenced by Ground Effect" (2018), addresses a critical limitation in teleoperated aerial robots: the position and force tracking errors induced by ground effect when using static controllers. By analyzing the nonlinear relationship between propeller angular velocity and thrust force, Yamagiwa proposed a control framework that mitigates these disturbances, enhancing the precision and stability of slave robots in contact tasks. This contribution has garnered 4 citations, reflecting its relevance to advancing haptic feedback and remote manipulation in aerial systems. His research bridges the gap between theoretical control design and practical deployment, offering solutions for applications ranging from inspection to search-and-rescue. Yamagiwa’s work underscores the importance of accounting for environmental interactions in robotic teleoperation, making him a notable figure in the field of aerial robotics and human-robot interaction.