Toshihiko YASUDA
Papers
6
Total Citations
77
H-Index
3
About
Toshihiko Yasuda is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics and assistive technologies, with a focus on developing safe, lightweight, and human-friendly robotic systems. His major contributions center on the design and application of pneumatic soft actuators using pleated inflatable structures, which enable intrinsic safety for robots interacting with humans. His most cited work, "Development of a pneumatic soft actuator with pleated inflatable structures" (43 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field. Yasuda also introduced the helical inflatable gripper (24 citations), an ultra-lightweight end-effector that twines around objects, offering a novel solution for weight-sensitive robotic arms. Beyond manipulation, his research extends to assistive robotics, including electrically powered wheelchairs that adapt to users' operational abilities and self-transfer assistance systems for individuals with physical disabilities. More recently, he has explored innovative robot hand designs using shape memory gel and tendon-driven mechanisms, demonstrating his commitment to advancing dexterous, adaptive, and accessible robotic technologies. Yasuda’s work consistently bridges fundamental soft actuation principles with practical applications in rehabilitation and human-robot interaction.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Development of a pneumatic soft actuator with pleated inflatable structures43 citations · 2017
- 2Mechanism and basic characteristics of a helical inflatable gripper24 citations · 2015
- 3Experiments with a parallel robot with singularity-perturbed design4 citations · 2002
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