Takayoshi Yamada
Papers
18
Total Citations
108
H-Index
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About
Takayoshi Yamada is a leading researcher in robotic manipulation, with his work primarily focused on grasp stability analysis and contact condition identification for multifingered robot hands. His major contribution lies in extending classical grasp theory—traditionally limited to single objects—to the stable manipulation of multiple objects simultaneously, a critical step toward more dexterous and efficient robotic assembly. His foundational 2006 paper on two-object grasp stability in 2D has garnered 23 citations, while his 2003 work on identifying contact conditions from contaminated force data (15 citations) addresses the real-world challenge of sensor noise in assembly tasks. Yamada’s research systematically progresses from planar to three-dimensional analysis, as seen in his 2011 study on contact surface geometry in 3D (6 citations), and includes practical applications like robotic assembly of modular fixture parts and bolt picking using template matching. His work bridges theoretical stability models with active force sensing, providing robust methods for uncertain environments. With a consistent focus on enhancing robotic dexterity, Yamada’s contributions are essential reading for students and researchers advancing autonomous manipulation in industrial settings.
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Top Papers
- 1Grasp Stability Analysis of Two Objects in Two Dimensions23 citations · 2006
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- 4Grasp stability analysis of multiple planar objects8 citations · 2009
- 5STATIC STABILITY ANALYSIS OF GRASPING MULTIPLE OBJECTS IN 2D7 citations · 2010
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