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49
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About
T. Ohashi is a leading figure in robotics, with a primary focus on the design and control of biologically inspired snake-like robots. Their most significant contribution is the development of the ACM-R7, a groundbreaking, wheel-less snake robot with 18 degrees of freedom, measuring 1.6 meters and weighing 11.7 kg. Ohashi’s key innovation, detailed in their highly cited 2010 paper (47 citations), is the "Serpenoid Oval control" method, which enables smooth, natural locomotion. The ACM-R7’s design is particularly notable for its water-tight structure, a large ±90° pitch joint range, and a high-output-power actuator arrangement based on a coupled drive system, allowing it to navigate complex environments. This work has established Ohashi as a pioneer in snake robot mobility, influencing subsequent research in search-and-rescue and exploration robotics. While their earlier work touched on astrophysics with the XEUS mission, Ohashi’s enduring impact lies in advancing the practical capabilities of serpentine robots, demonstrating how bio-inspired engineering can solve real-world locomotion challenges.
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- 1Loop forming snake-like robot ACM-R7 and its Serpenoid Oval control47 citations · 2010
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