Tomoya Nagata

Oita University, Oita University of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Tomoya Nagata is a pioneering researcher in the field of haptics and rehabilitation robotics, with a focus on developing advanced actuation systems that enhance human-robot interaction. His most impactful work centers on magnetorheological (MR) fluid-based actuators, particularly the "Twin-driven actuator with multi-layered disc magnetorheological fluid clutches for haptics" (2020, 33 citations), which introduces a novel structure for fine haptic control in master-slave robotic systems. By leveraging the unique properties of MR fluids—composite materials of ferromagnetic particles and oils—Nagata has enabled precise force feedback and motion control critical for teleoperation and virtual reality applications. His contributions extend to rehabilitation robotics, as demonstrated in his work on the "D-SEMUL" upper-limb rehabilitation robot (2018, 5 citations), where he developed user interfaces and training programs that replace therapist-dependent methods with objective, robot-assisted therapy for hemiplegic patients. Nagata’s innovations bridge the gap between material science and clinical robotics, offering scalable solutions for both haptic feedback and motor recovery. His research, though early in citation impact, lays a strong foundation for next-generation assistive technologies, emphasizing safety, adaptability, and user-centered design in robotic systems.