Susumu Sugiyama
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86
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About
Susumu Sugiyama is a robotics and MEMS researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of tactile sensing for robotic manipulation. Specializing in the design and fabrication of micro-force/moment sensors and soft robotic fingertips, Sugiyama has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between human-like dexterity and robotic functionality. His most influential contribution — a sliding tactile soft fingertip embedded with a microforce/moment sensor, published in 2011 and cited 67 times — demonstrated a hemispherical fingertip capable of simultaneously measuring force and two-axis moments, closely mimicking the sensory capabilities of a human thumb. Building on earlier foundational work from 2006 onward, Sugiyama pioneered the development of 4-DOF soft-contact tactile sensors utilizing piezoresistive single-crystalline silicon MEMS chips, enabling precise multi-axis force detection during robotic gripping tasks. His iterative research trajectory — from multi-point sensing chip design to fully integrated soft fingertip systems — reflects a systematic and thorough engineering approach. While his broader citation footprint remains specialized, his 2011 paper stands as a meaningful reference point for researchers developing anthropomorphic robotic hands and tactile feedback systems.
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