Tomoya Kamimura
Papers
7
Total Citations
64
H-Index
6
About
Tomoya Kamimura is a leading researcher in bio-inspired robotics, specializing in the locomotion dynamics of legged robots—from bipeds to quadrupeds and modular systems. His work bridges theoretical modeling and robotic implementation, with a focus on how body flexibility, wobbling masses, and passive dynamics can enhance gait generation and stability. Kamimura’s most-cited paper (16 citations) introduces an autonomous distributed system for gait generation in single-legged modular robots, enabling versatile configurations beyond traditional leg designs. He has also made significant contributions to understanding body flexibility effects in quadruped bounding (11 and 9 citations), showing how elastic trunk joints reduce foot loading and improve performance. More recently, his research on elastically supported wobbling masses (9 citations) and horizontally oscillating masses (7 citations) has advanced bipedal running and walking efficiency. In 2024, Kamimura published work on human-like actuation timing for biped robots, integrating fast and slow adaptations to achieve more natural running. With a total of over 60 citations, his work is shaping the next generation of adaptive, energy-efficient legged robots.
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- 2Body flexibility effects on foot loading based on quadruped bounding models11 citations · 2015
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- 4Dynamical effect of elastically supported wobbling mass on biped running9 citations · 2021
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